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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.98, 1,726.46 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.98, 1,726.46 and 329.32 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.98 : 1,726.46 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.98/1,726.46 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.98x = 1,726.46 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.98x = 568,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,557.81/1,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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