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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.89, 1,724.60 and 327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.89, 1,724.60 and 327.95 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.89 : 1,724.60 = 327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.89/1,724.60 = 327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.89x = 1,724.60 × 327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.89x = 565,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,582.57/1,149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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