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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.74, 1,724.58 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.74, 1,724.58 and 328.07 is: 492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.74 : 1,724.58 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.74/1,724.58 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.74x = 1,724.58 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.74x = 565,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,782.96/1,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.10

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