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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.11, 1,723.71 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.11, 1,723.71 and 418.65 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.11 : 1,723.71 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.11/1,723.71 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.11x = 1,723.71 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.11x = 721,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,631.19/1,149.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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