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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.82, 1,727.76 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.82, 1,727.76 and 286.13 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.82 : 1,727.76 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.82/1,727.76 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.82x = 1,727.76 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.82x = 494,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,355.33/1,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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