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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.53, 1,725.86 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.53, 1,725.86 and 328.93 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.53 : 1,725.86 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.53/1,725.86 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.53x = 1,725.86 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.53x = 567,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,685.64/1,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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