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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.07, 1,722.09 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.07, 1,722.09 and 282.39 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.07 : 1,722.09 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.07/1,722.09 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.07x = 1,722.09 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.07x = 486,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,301.00/1,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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