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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.73 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.73 and 328.03 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.98 : 1,724.73 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.98/1,724.73 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.98x = 1,724.73 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.98x = 565,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,767.34/1,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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