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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.86, 1,723.40 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.86, 1,723.40 and 327.25 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.86 : 1,723.40 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.86/1,723.40 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.86x = 1,723.40 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.86x = 563,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,987.74/1,148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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