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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.19, 1,722.38 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.19, 1,722.38 and 326.53 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.19 : 1,722.38 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.19/1,722.38 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.19x = 1,722.38 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.19x = 562,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,408.74/1,148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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