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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.37, 1,728.39 and 330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.37, 1,728.39 and 330.70 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.37 : 1,728.39 = 330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.37/1,728.39 = 330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.37x = 1,728.39 × 330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.37x = 571,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,578.57/1,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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