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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.35, 1,728.09 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.35, 1,728.09 and 372.16 is: 558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.35 : 1,728.09 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.35/1,728.09 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.35x = 1,728.09 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.35x = 643,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,117.33/1,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.09

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