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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.27, 1,732.51 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.27, 1,732.51 and 333.33 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.27 : 1,732.51 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.27/1,732.51 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.27x = 1,732.51 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.27x = 577,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,497.56/1,155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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