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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.62, 1,732.92 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.62, 1,732.92 and 333.72 is: 500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.62 : 1,732.92 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.62/1,732.92 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.62x = 1,732.92 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.62x = 578,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,310.06/1,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.43

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