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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.85, 1,727.90 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.85, 1,727.90 and 330.26 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.85 : 1,727.90 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.85/1,727.90 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.85x = 1,727.90 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.85x = 570,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,647.61/1,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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