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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.20, 1,726.88 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.20, 1,726.88 and 329.48 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.20 : 1,726.88 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.20/1,726.88 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.20x = 1,726.88 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.20x = 568,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,972.42/1,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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