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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.58, 1,726.16 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.58, 1,726.16 and 328.92 is: 493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.58 : 1,726.16 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.58/1,726.16 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.58x = 1,726.16 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.58x = 567,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,774.42/1,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.47

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