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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.48, 1,725.48 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.48, 1,725.48 and 328.54 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.48 : 1,725.48 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.48/1,725.48 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.48x = 1,725.48 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.48x = 566,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,878.93/1,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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