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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.29, 1,726.41 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.29, 1,726.41 and 329.38 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.29 : 1,726.41 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.29/1,726.41 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.29x = 1,726.41 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.29x = 568,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,640.61/1,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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