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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.67, 1,727.82 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.67, 1,727.82 and 330.02 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.67 : 1,727.82 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.67/1,727.82 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.67x = 1,727.82 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.67x = 570,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,206.52/1,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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