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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152, 1,727.97 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152, 1,727.97 and 330.27 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152 : 1,727.97 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152/1,727.97 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152x = 1,727.97 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152x = 570,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,696.65/1,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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