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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.74, 1,723.12 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.74, 1,723.12 and 368.91 is: 553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.74 : 1,723.12 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.74/1,723.12 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.74x = 1,723.12 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.74x = 635,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,675.28/1,148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.37

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