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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.24, 1,728.68 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.24, 1,728.68 and 382.76 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.24 : 1,728.68 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.24/1,728.68 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.24x = 1,728.68 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.24x = 661,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,669.56/1,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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