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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.87, 1,724.60 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.87, 1,724.60 and 328.13 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.87 : 1,724.60 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.87/1,724.60 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.87x = 1,724.60 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.87x = 565,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,891.66/1,149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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