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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.88, 1,727.83 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.88, 1,727.83 and 286.19 is: 429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.88 : 1,727.83 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.88/1,727.83 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.88x = 1,727.83 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.88x = 494,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,492.35/1,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.29

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