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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.54, 1,723.82 and 629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.54, 1,723.82 and 629.02 is: 944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.54 : 1,723.82 = 629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.54/1,723.82 = 629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.54x = 1,723.82 × 629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.54x = 1,084,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,317.26/1,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.08

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