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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.68, 1,727.12 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.68, 1,727.12 and 382 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.68 : 1,727.12 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.68/1,727.12 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.68x = 1,727.12 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.68x = 659,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,759.84/1,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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