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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.27, 1,722.29 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.27, 1,722.29 and 378.77 is: 568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.27 : 1,722.29 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.27/1,722.29 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.27x = 1,722.29 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.27x = 652,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,341.28/1,148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.11

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