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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.09, 1,728.41 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.09, 1,728.41 and 330.37 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.09 : 1,728.41 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.09/1,728.41 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.09x = 1,728.41 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.09x = 571,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,008.84/1,152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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