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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.52, 1,723.04 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.52, 1,723.04 and 379 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.52 : 1,723.04 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.52/1,723.04 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.52x = 1,723.04 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.52x = 653,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,032.16/1,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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