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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.35, 1,722.56 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.35, 1,722.56 and 368.44 is: 552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.35 : 1,722.56 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.35/1,722.56 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.35x = 1,722.56 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.35x = 634,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,660.01/1,148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.67

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