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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.75, 1,723.12 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.75, 1,723.12 and 327.02 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.75 : 1,723.12 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.75/1,723.12 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.75x = 1,723.12 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.75x = 563,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,493.07/1,148.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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