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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.81, 1,727.70 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.81, 1,727.70 and 286.12 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.81 : 1,727.70 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.81/1,727.70 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.81x = 1,727.70 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.81x = 494,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,320.89/1,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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