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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.62, 1,727.18 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.62, 1,727.18 and 329.88 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.62 : 1,727.18 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.62/1,727.18 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.62x = 1,727.18 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.62x = 569,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,762.14/1,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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