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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.43, 1,728.65 and 330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.43, 1,728.65 and 330.71 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.43 : 1,728.65 = 330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.43/1,728.65 = 330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.43x = 1,728.65 × 330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.43x = 571,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,674.03/1,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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