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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.22, 1,723.51 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.22, 1,723.51 and 327.48 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.22 : 1,723.51 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.22/1,723.51 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.22x = 1,723.51 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.22x = 564,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,415.05/1,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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