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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.30, 1,722.45 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.30, 1,722.45 and 368.30 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.30 : 1,722.45 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.30/1,722.45 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.30x = 1,722.45 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.30x = 634,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,369.72/1,148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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