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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.35, 1,722.53 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.35, 1,722.53 and 282.67 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.35 : 1,722.53 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.35/1,722.53 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.35x = 1,722.53 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.35x = 486,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,907.56/1,148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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