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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.90, 1,727.81 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.90, 1,727.81 and 330.18 is: 495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.90 : 1,727.81 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.90/1,727.81 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.90x = 1,727.81 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.90x = 570,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,488.31/1,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.26

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