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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.21, 1,723.82 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.21, 1,723.82 and 379.71 is: 569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.21 : 1,723.82 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.21/1,723.82 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.21x = 1,723.82 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.21x = 654,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,549.79/1,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.57

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