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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.31, 1,728.50 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.31, 1,728.50 and 330.55 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.31 : 1,728.50 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.31/1,728.50 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.31x = 1,728.50 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.31x = 571,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,354.02/1,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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