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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.68, 1,729.32 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.68, 1,729.32 and 331.01 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.68 : 1,729.32 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.68/1,729.32 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.68x = 1,729.32 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.68x = 572,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,422.21/1,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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