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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.66, 1,724.49 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.66, 1,724.49 and 328.02 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.66 : 1,724.49 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.66/1,724.49 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.66x = 1,724.49 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.66x = 565,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,667.21/1,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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