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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.50, 1,725.71 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.50, 1,725.71 and 328.74 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.50 : 1,725.71 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.50/1,725.71 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.50x = 1,725.71 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.50x = 567,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,308.26/1,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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