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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.82, 1,723.22 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.82, 1,723.22 and 283.14 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.82 : 1,723.22 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.82/1,723.22 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.82x = 1,723.22 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.82x = 487,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,912.51/1,148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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