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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.13, 1,722.32 and 417.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.13, 1,722.32 and 417.85 is: 626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.13 : 1,722.32 = 417.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.13/1,722.32 = 417.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.13x = 1,722.32 × 417.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.13x = 719,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,660.71/1,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.27

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