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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.78, 1,729.10 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.78, 1,729.10 and 372.80 is: 559.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.78 : 1,729.10 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.78/1,729.10 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.78x = 1,729.10 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.78x = 644,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,608.48/1,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.18

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