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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.77, 1,723.16 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.77, 1,723.16 and 379.27 is: 568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.77 : 1,723.16 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.77/1,723.16 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.77x = 1,723.16 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.77x = 653,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,534.17/1,148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.90

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