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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.52 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.52 and 328.78 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.70 : 1,725.52 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.70/1,725.52 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.70x = 1,725.52 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.70x = 567,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,316.47/1,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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