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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.25, 1,725.45 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.25, 1,725.45 and 328.59 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.25 : 1,725.45 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.25/1,725.45 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.25x = 1,725.45 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.25x = 566,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,965.62/1,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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