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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.98, 1,729.33 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.98, 1,729.33 and 320.10 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.98 : 1,729.33 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.98/1,729.33 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.98x = 1,729.33 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.98x = 553,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,557.73/1,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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