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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.02, 1,723.62 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.02, 1,723.62 and 327.30 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.02 : 1,723.62 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.02/1,723.62 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.02x = 1,723.62 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.02x = 564,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,140.83/1,149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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