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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.75, 1,727.12 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.75, 1,727.12 and 329.84 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.75 : 1,727.12 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.75/1,727.12 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.75x = 1,727.12 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.75x = 569,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,662.98/1,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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