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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.88, 1,726.43 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.88, 1,726.43 and 329.18 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.88 : 1,726.43 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.88/1,726.43 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.88x = 1,726.43 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.88x = 568,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,295.95/1,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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