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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.14, 1,724.96 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.14, 1,724.96 and 328.23 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.14 : 1,724.96 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.14/1,724.96 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.14x = 1,724.96 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.14x = 566,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,181.98/1,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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