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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.12, 1,732.86 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.12, 1,732.86 and 333.40 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.12 : 1,732.86 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.12/1,732.86 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.12x = 1,732.86 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.12x = 577,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,740.34/1,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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