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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.24, 1,722.65 and 418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.24, 1,722.65 and 418.43 is: 627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.24 : 1,722.65 = 418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.24/1,722.65 = 418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.24x = 1,722.65 × 418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.24x = 720,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,797.73/1,148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.74

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