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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.27, 1,722.17 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.27, 1,722.17 and 326.32 is: 489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.27 : 1,722.17 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.27/1,722.17 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.27x = 1,722.17 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.27x = 561,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,979.04/1,148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.41

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