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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.28, 1,727.97 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.28, 1,727.97 and 411.85 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.28 : 1,727.97 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.28/1,727.97 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.28x = 1,727.97 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.28x = 711,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,664.44/1,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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