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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.04, 1,723.02 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.04, 1,723.02 and 379 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.04 : 1,723.02 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.04/1,723.02 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.04x = 1,723.02 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.04x = 653,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,024.58/1,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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