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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.18, 1,728.36 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.18, 1,728.36 and 411.84 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.18 : 1,728.36 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.18/1,728.36 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.18x = 1,728.36 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.18x = 711,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,807.78/1,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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