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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.25, 1,723.95 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.25, 1,723.95 and 327.59 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.25 : 1,723.95 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.25/1,723.95 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.25x = 1,723.95 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.25x = 564,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,740.16/1,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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