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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.14, 1,727.94 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.14, 1,727.94 and 330.26 is: 495.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.14 : 1,727.94 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.14/1,727.94 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.14x = 1,727.94 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.14x = 570,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,669.46/1,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.31

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