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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.62, 1,725.68 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.62, 1,725.68 and 328.88 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.62 : 1,725.68 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.62/1,725.68 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.62x = 1,725.68 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.62x = 567,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,541.64/1,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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