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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.69, 1,723.05 and 326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.69, 1,723.05 and 326.99 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.69 : 1,723.05 = 326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.69/1,723.05 = 326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.69x = 1,723.05 × 326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.69x = 563,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,411.50/1,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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