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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.06, 1,732.88 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.06, 1,732.88 and 333.39 is: 500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.06 : 1,732.88 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.06/1,732.88 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.06x = 1,732.88 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.06x = 577,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,723.20/1,155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.17

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