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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.45, 1,725.50 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.45, 1,725.50 and 328.76 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.45 : 1,725.50 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.45/1,725.50 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.45x = 1,725.50 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.45x = 567,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,274.05/1,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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