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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.58, 1,722.78 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.58, 1,722.78 and 499.32 is: 748.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.58 : 1,722.78 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.58/1,722.78 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.58x = 1,722.78 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.58x = 860,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,218.51/1,148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.94

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