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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.76, 1,723.39 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.76, 1,723.39 and 368.81 is: 553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.76 : 1,723.39 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.76/1,723.39 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.76x = 1,723.39 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.76x = 635,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,593.93/1,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.29

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