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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.71, 1,725.99 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.71, 1,725.99 and 329.22 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.71 : 1,725.99 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.71/1,725.99 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.71x = 1,725.99 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.71x = 568,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,230.43/1,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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