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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.42, 1,723.11 and 498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.42, 1,723.11 and 498.98 is: 748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.42 : 1,723.11 = 498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.42/1,723.11 = 498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.42x = 1,723.11 × 498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.42x = 859,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,797.43/1,148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.68

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