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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.58, 1,722.60 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.58, 1,722.60 and 326.93 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.58 : 1,722.60 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.58/1,722.60 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.58x = 1,722.60 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.58x = 563,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,161.01/1,148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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