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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.93, 1,729.69 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.93, 1,729.69 and 331.26 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.93 : 1,729.69 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.93/1,729.69 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.93x = 1,729.69 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.93x = 572,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,979.52/1,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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