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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.04, 1,727.52 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.04, 1,727.52 and 382 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.04 : 1,727.52 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.04/1,727.52 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.04x = 1,727.52 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.04x = 659,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,912.64/1,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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