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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.58, 1,727.46 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.58, 1,727.46 and 329.92 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.58 : 1,727.46 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.58/1,727.46 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.58x = 1,727.46 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.58x = 569,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,919.28/1,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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