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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.48, 1,722.57 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.48, 1,722.57 and 368.45 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.48 : 1,722.57 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.48/1,722.57 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.48x = 1,722.57 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.48x = 634,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,677.38/1,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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