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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.31, 1,725.21 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.31, 1,725.21 and 328.57 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.31 : 1,725.21 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.31/1,725.21 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.31x = 1,725.21 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.31x = 566,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,852.25/1,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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