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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.05, 1,728.08 and 330.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.05, 1,728.08 and 330.31 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.05 : 1,728.08 = 330.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.05/1,728.08 = 330.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.05x = 1,728.08 × 330.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.05x = 570,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,791.81/1,152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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