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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.33, 1,726.75 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.33, 1,726.75 and 329.38 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.33 : 1,726.75 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.33/1,726.75 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.33x = 1,726.75 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.33x = 568,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,756.92/1,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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