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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.55, 1,727.33 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.55, 1,727.33 and 329.81 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.55 : 1,727.33 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.55/1,727.33 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.55x = 1,727.33 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.55x = 569,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,680.42/1,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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