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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.04, 1,722.48 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.04, 1,722.48 and 379.36 is: 568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.04 : 1,722.48 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.04/1,722.48 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.04x = 1,722.48 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.04x = 653,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,440.01/1,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.68

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