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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150, 1,725.08 and 328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150, 1,725.08 and 328.33 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150 : 1,725.08 = 328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150/1,725.08 = 328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150x = 1,725.08 × 328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150x = 566,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,395.52/1,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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