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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.15, 1,728.21 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.15, 1,728.21 and 286.46 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.15 : 1,728.21 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.15/1,728.21 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.15x = 1,728.21 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.15x = 495,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,054.40/1,152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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