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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.91, 1,723.64 and 418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.91, 1,723.64 and 418.70 is: 628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.91 : 1,723.64 = 418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.91/1,723.64 = 418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.91x = 1,723.64 × 418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.91x = 721,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,677.36/1,148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.14

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