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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.32, 1,723.98 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.32, 1,723.98 and 327.59 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.32 : 1,723.98 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.32/1,723.98 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.32x = 1,723.98 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.32x = 564,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,767.38/1,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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