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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152, 1,728.08 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152, 1,728.08 and 468 is: 702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152 : 1,728.08 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152/1,728.08 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152x = 1,728.08 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152x = 808,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,741.44/1,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.03

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