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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.26, 1,722.15 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.26, 1,722.15 and 326.52 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.26 : 1,722.15 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.26/1,722.15 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.26x = 1,722.15 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.26x = 562,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,316.42/1,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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