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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.86, 1,728.77 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.86, 1,728.77 and 330.94 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.86 : 1,728.77 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.86/1,728.77 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.86x = 1,728.77 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.86x = 572,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,119.14/1,152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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