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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.36, 1,722.39 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.36, 1,722.39 and 368.44 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.36 : 1,722.39 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.36/1,722.39 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.36x = 1,722.39 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.36x = 634,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,597.37/1,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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