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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.68, 1,726.13 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.68, 1,726.13 and 328.93 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.68 : 1,726.13 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.68/1,726.13 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.68x = 1,726.13 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.68x = 567,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,775.94/1,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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