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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.94, 1,724.65 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.94, 1,724.65 and 328.19 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.94 : 1,724.65 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.94/1,724.65 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.94x = 1,724.65 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.94x = 566,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,011.24/1,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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