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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.91, 1,726.08 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.91, 1,726.08 and 328.98 is: 493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.91 : 1,726.08 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.91/1,726.08 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.91x = 1,726.08 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.91x = 567,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,845.80/1,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.39

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