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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.17, 1,722.67 and 635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.17, 1,722.67 and 635.09 is: 952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.17 : 1,722.67 = 635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.17/1,722.67 = 635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.17x = 1,722.67 × 635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.17x = 1,094,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,040.29/1,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.03

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