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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.90, 1,726.10 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.90, 1,726.10 and 329.16 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.90 : 1,726.10 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.90/1,726.10 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.90x = 1,726.10 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.90x = 568,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,163.08/1,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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