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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.26, 1,728.68 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.26, 1,728.68 and 330.53 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.26 : 1,728.68 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.26/1,728.68 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.26x = 1,728.68 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.26x = 571,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,381.42/1,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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