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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.98, 1,727.96 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.98, 1,727.96 and 330.32 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.98 : 1,727.96 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.98/1,727.96 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.98x = 1,727.96 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.98x = 570,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,779.75/1,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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