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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.70, 1,729.01 and 330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.70, 1,729.01 and 330.95 is: 496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.70 : 1,729.01 = 330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.70/1,729.01 = 330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.70x = 1,729.01 × 330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.70x = 572,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,221.01/1,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.42

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