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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.27, 1,724.18 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.27, 1,724.18 and 327.56 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.27 : 1,724.18 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.27/1,724.18 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.27x = 1,724.18 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.27x = 564,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,762.14/1,149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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