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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.54, 1,726.08 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.54, 1,726.08 and 328.79 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.54 : 1,726.08 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.54/1,726.08 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.54x = 1,726.08 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.54x = 567,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,517.98/1,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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