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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.33, 1,727.47 and 411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.33, 1,727.47 and 411.58 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.33 : 1,727.47 = 411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.33/1,727.47 = 411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.33x = 1,727.47 × 411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.33x = 710,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,992.10/1,152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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