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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.22, 1,722.02 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.22, 1,722.02 and 326.48 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.22 : 1,722.02 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.22/1,722.02 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.22x = 1,722.02 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.22x = 562,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,194.85/1,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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