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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.10, 1,722.48 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.10, 1,722.48 and 417.48 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.10 : 1,722.48 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.10/1,722.48 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.10x = 1,722.48 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.10x = 719,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,100.95/1,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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