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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.80, 1,724.51 and 327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.80, 1,724.51 and 327.89 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.80 : 1,724.51 = 327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.80/1,724.51 = 327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.80x = 1,724.51 × 327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.80x = 565,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,439.32/1,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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