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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.75, 1,721.58 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.75, 1,721.58 and 326.01 is: 488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.75 : 1,721.58 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.75/1,721.58 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.75x = 1,721.58 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.75x = 561,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,243.69/1,147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.99

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