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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.76, 1,724.12 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.76, 1,724.12 and 327.84 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.76 : 1,724.12 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.76/1,724.12 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.76x = 1,724.12 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.76x = 565,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,226.88/1,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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