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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.73, 1,723.55 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.73, 1,723.55 and 418.37 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.73 : 1,723.55 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.73/1,723.55 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.73x = 1,723.55 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.73x = 721,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,074.43/1,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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