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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.05, 1,725.09 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.05, 1,725.09 and 328.35 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.05 : 1,725.09 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.05/1,725.09 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.05x = 1,725.09 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.05x = 566,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,433.30/1,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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