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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.55, 1,724.04 and 327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.55, 1,724.04 and 327.83 is: 491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.55 : 1,724.04 = 327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.55/1,724.04 = 327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.55x = 1,724.04 × 327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.55x = 565,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,185.01/1,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.66

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