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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.58, 1,728.61 and 330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.58, 1,728.61 and 330.67 is: 495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.58 : 1,728.61 = 330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.58/1,728.61 = 330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.58x = 1,728.61 × 330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.58x = 571,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,594.32/1,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.93

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