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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.76, 1,722.88 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.76, 1,722.88 and 563.18 is: 844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.76 : 1,722.88 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.76/1,722.88 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.76x = 1,722.88 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.76x = 970,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,291.56/1,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.64

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