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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.59, 1,727.20 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.59, 1,727.20 and 382.09 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.59 : 1,727.20 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.59/1,727.20 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.59x = 1,727.20 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.59x = 659,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,945.85/1,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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