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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.63, 1,723.43 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.63, 1,723.43 and 368.69 is: 553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.63 : 1,723.43 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.63/1,723.43 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.63x = 1,723.43 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.63x = 635,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,409.56/1,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.19

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