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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.72, 1,723.36 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.72, 1,723.36 and 379.28 is: 569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.72 : 1,723.36 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.72/1,723.36 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.72x = 1,723.36 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.72x = 653,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,635.98/1,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.01

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