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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.81, 1,729.20 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.81, 1,729.20 and 287.12 is: 430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.81 : 1,729.20 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.81/1,729.20 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.81x = 1,729.20 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.81x = 496,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,487.90/1,152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.68

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