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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.93, 1,724.97 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.93, 1,724.97 and 328.27 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.93 : 1,724.97 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.93/1,724.97 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.93x = 1,724.97 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.93x = 566,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,255.90/1,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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