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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.60, 1,722.62 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.60, 1,722.62 and 379.10 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.60 : 1,722.62 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.60/1,722.62 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.60x = 1,722.62 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.60x = 653,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,045.24/1,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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