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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.67, 1,723.26 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.67, 1,723.26 and 368.72 is: 553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.67 : 1,723.26 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.67/1,723.26 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.67x = 1,723.26 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.67x = 635,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,400.43/1,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.16

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