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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.80, 1,723.10 and 418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.80, 1,723.10 and 418.54 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.80 : 1,723.10 = 418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.80/1,723.10 = 418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.80x = 1,723.10 × 418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.80x = 721,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,186.27/1,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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