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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.77, 1,723.22 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.77, 1,723.22 and 326.98 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.77 : 1,723.22 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.77/1,723.22 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.77x = 1,723.22 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.77x = 563,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,452.53/1,148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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