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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.12, 1,722.18 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.12, 1,722.18 and 417.38 is: 626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.12 : 1,722.18 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.12/1,722.18 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.12x = 1,722.18 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.12x = 718,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,803.49/1,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.07

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