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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.65, 1,727.46 and 285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.65, 1,727.46 and 285.97 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.65 : 1,727.46 = 285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.65/1,727.46 = 285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.65x = 1,727.46 × 285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.65x = 494,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,001.74/1,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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