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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.55, 1,723.65 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.55, 1,723.65 and 418.74 is: 628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.55 : 1,723.65 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.55/1,723.65 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.55x = 1,723.65 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.55x = 721,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,761.20/1,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.41

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