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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.10, 1,723.92 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.10, 1,723.92 and 418.68 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.10 : 1,723.92 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.10/1,723.92 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.10x = 1,723.92 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.10x = 721,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,769.26/1,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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