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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.92, 1,722.33 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.92, 1,722.33 and 418.34 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.92 : 1,722.33 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.92/1,722.33 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.92x = 1,722.33 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.92x = 720,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,519.53/1,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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