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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.16, 1,725.17 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.16, 1,725.17 and 328.32 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.16 : 1,725.17 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.16/1,725.17 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.16x = 1,725.17 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.16x = 566,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,406.17/1,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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