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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.17, 1,725.01 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.17, 1,725.01 and 328.22 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.17 : 1,725.01 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.17/1,725.01 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.17x = 1,725.01 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.17x = 566,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,182.78/1,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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