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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.70, 1,724.03 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.70, 1,724.03 and 327.78 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.70 : 1,724.03 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.70/1,724.03 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.70x = 1,724.03 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.70x = 565,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,100.91/1,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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