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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.68, 1,724.18 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.68, 1,724.18 and 328.02 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.68 : 1,724.18 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.68/1,724.18 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.68x = 1,724.18 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.68x = 565,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,565.52/1,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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