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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.65, 1,723.01 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.65, 1,723.01 and 418.77 is: 628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.65 : 1,723.01 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.65/1,723.01 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.65x = 1,723.01 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.65x = 721,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,542.80/1,148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.17

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