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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.84, 1,723.31 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.84, 1,723.31 and 327.17 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.84 : 1,723.31 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.84/1,723.31 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.84x = 1,723.31 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.84x = 563,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,805.90/1,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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