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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.44, 1,728.94 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.44, 1,728.94 and 382.94 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.44 : 1,728.94 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.44/1,728.94 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.44x = 1,728.94 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.44x = 662,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,080.28/1,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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