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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.07, 1,728.09 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.07, 1,728.09 and 286.38 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.07 : 1,728.09 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.07/1,728.09 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.07x = 1,728.09 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.07x = 494,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,881.77/1,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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