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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.14, 1,722.20 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.14, 1,722.20 and 417.92 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.14 : 1,722.20 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.14/1,722.20 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.14x = 1,722.20 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.14x = 719,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,741.82/1,148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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