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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.89, 1,726.65 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.89, 1,726.65 and 329.23 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.89 : 1,726.65 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.89/1,726.65 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.89x = 1,726.65 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.89x = 568,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,464.98/1,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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