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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.48, 1,723.08 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.48, 1,723.08 and 532.16 is: 798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.48 : 1,723.08 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.48/1,723.08 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.48x = 1,723.08 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.48x = 916,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,954.25/1,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.41

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