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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.15, 1,725.49 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.15, 1,725.49 and 328.43 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.15 : 1,725.49 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.15/1,725.49 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.15x = 1,725.49 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.15x = 566,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,702.68/1,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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