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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.90, 1,726.31 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.90, 1,726.31 and 329.18 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.90 : 1,726.31 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.90/1,726.31 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.90x = 1,726.31 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.90x = 568,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,258.92/1,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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