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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.44, 1,723.14 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.44, 1,723.14 and 379 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.44 : 1,723.14 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.44/1,723.14 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.44x = 1,723.14 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.44x = 653,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,070.06/1,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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