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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.61, 1,725.93 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.61, 1,725.93 and 328.88 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.61 : 1,725.93 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.61/1,725.93 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.61x = 1,725.93 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.61x = 567,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,622.21/1,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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