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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.90, 1,724.67 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.90, 1,724.67 and 328.16 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.90 : 1,724.67 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.90/1,724.67 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.90x = 1,724.67 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.90x = 565,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,959.08/1,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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