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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,727.25 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,727.25 and 382.02 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,727.25 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,727.25 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,727.25 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 659,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,844.05/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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