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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.19, 1,726.84 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.19, 1,726.84 and 329.59 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.19 : 1,726.84 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.19/1,726.84 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.19x = 1,726.84 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.19x = 569,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,142.98/1,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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