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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.68, 1,727.57 and 330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.68, 1,727.57 and 330.07 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.68 : 1,727.57 = 330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.68/1,727.57 = 330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.68x = 1,727.57 × 330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.68x = 570,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,219.03/1,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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