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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.18, 1,722.23 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.18, 1,722.23 and 368.17 is: 552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.18 : 1,722.23 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.18/1,722.23 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.18x = 1,722.23 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.18x = 634,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,073.42/1,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.24

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