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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.53, 1,723.47 and 418.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.53, 1,723.47 and 418.03 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.53 : 1,723.47 = 418.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.53/1,723.47 = 418.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.53x = 1,723.47 × 418.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.53x = 720,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,462.16/1,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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