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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.18, 1,728.27 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.18, 1,728.27 and 382.68 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.18 : 1,728.27 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.18/1,728.27 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.18x = 1,728.27 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.18x = 661,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,374.36/1,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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