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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149, 1,723.30 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149, 1,723.30 and 327.16 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149 : 1,723.30 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149/1,723.30 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149x = 1,723.30 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149x = 563,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,794.83/1,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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