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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.27, 1,722.51 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.27, 1,722.51 and 326.63 is: 489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.27 : 1,722.51 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.27/1,722.51 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.27x = 1,722.51 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.27x = 562,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,623.44/1,148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.97

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