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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.18, 1,725.26 and 328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.18, 1,725.26 and 328.45 is: 492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.18 : 1,725.26 = 328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.18/1,725.26 = 328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.18x = 1,725.26 × 328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.18x = 566,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,660.83/1,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.67

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