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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.18, 1,722.16 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.18, 1,722.16 and 326.43 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.18 : 1,722.16 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.18/1,722.16 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.18x = 1,722.16 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.18x = 562,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,165.10/1,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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