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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.08, 1,726.33 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.08, 1,726.33 and 329.36 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.08 : 1,726.33 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.08/1,726.33 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.08x = 1,726.33 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.08x = 568,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,574.59/1,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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