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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.56, 1,724.34 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.56, 1,724.34 and 327.85 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.56 : 1,724.34 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.56/1,724.34 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.56x = 1,724.34 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.56x = 565,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,324.87/1,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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