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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.63, 1,728.97 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.63, 1,728.97 and 383.13 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.63 : 1,728.97 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.63/1,728.97 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.63x = 1,728.97 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.63x = 662,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,410.67/1,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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