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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.18, 1,728.38 and 330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.18, 1,728.38 and 330.43 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.18 : 1,728.38 = 330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.18/1,728.38 = 330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.18x = 1,728.38 × 330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.18x = 571,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,108.60/1,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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