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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.81, 1,727.75 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.81, 1,727.75 and 330.09 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.81 : 1,727.75 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.81/1,727.75 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.81x = 1,727.75 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.81x = 570,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,313.82/1,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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