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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.90, 1,725.10 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.90, 1,725.10 and 328.15 is: 492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.90 : 1,725.10 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.90/1,725.10 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.90x = 1,725.10 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.90x = 566,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,092.90/1,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.30

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