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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.66, 1,722.99 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.66, 1,722.99 and 327.02 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.66 : 1,722.99 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.66/1,722.99 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.66x = 1,722.99 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.66x = 563,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,452.19/1,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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