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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.76, 1,723.28 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.76, 1,723.28 and 379.24 is: 568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.76 : 1,723.28 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.76/1,723.28 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.76x = 1,723.28 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.76x = 653,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,536.71/1,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.91

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