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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.08, 1,728.32 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.08, 1,728.32 and 382.52 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.08 : 1,728.32 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.08/1,728.32 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.08x = 1,728.32 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.08x = 661,116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,116.97/1,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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