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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.17, 1,732.56 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.17, 1,732.56 and 333.26 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.17 : 1,732.56 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.17/1,732.56 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.17x = 1,732.56 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.17x = 577,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,402.09/1,155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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