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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.64, 1,722.82 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.64, 1,722.82 and 379.12 is: 568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.64 : 1,722.82 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.64/1,722.82 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.64x = 1,722.82 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.64x = 653,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,155.52/1,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.63

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