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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.37, 1,722.39 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.37, 1,722.39 and 326.70 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.37 : 1,722.39 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.37/1,722.39 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.37x = 1,722.39 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.37x = 562,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,704.81/1,148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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