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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.86, 1,727.79 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.86, 1,727.79 and 330.13 is: 495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.86 : 1,727.79 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.86/1,727.79 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.86x = 1,727.79 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.86x = 570,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,401.09/1,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.20

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