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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.37, 1,726.89 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.37, 1,726.89 and 329.70 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.37 : 1,726.89 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.37/1,726.89 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.37x = 1,726.89 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.37x = 569,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,355.63/1,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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