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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.92, 1,727.33 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.92, 1,727.33 and 381.88 is: 572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.92 : 1,727.33 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.92/1,727.33 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.92x = 1,727.33 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.92x = 659,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,624.14/1,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.63

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