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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.52, 1,722.74 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.52, 1,722.74 and 418.40 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.52 : 1,722.74 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.52/1,722.74 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.52x = 1,722.74 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.52x = 720,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,798.20/1,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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