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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.75, 1,727.62 and 330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.75, 1,727.62 and 330.07 is: 495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.75 : 1,727.62 = 330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.75/1,727.62 = 330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.75x = 1,727.62 × 330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.75x = 570,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,230.39/1,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.10

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