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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.35, 1,724.03 and 283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.35, 1,724.03 and 283.67 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.35 : 1,724.03 = 283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.35/1,724.03 = 283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.35x = 1,724.03 × 283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.35x = 489,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,045.55/1,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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