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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.38, 1,728.51 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.38, 1,728.51 and 330.63 is: 495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.38 : 1,728.51 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.38/1,728.51 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.38x = 1,728.51 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.38x = 571,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,497.26/1,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.93

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