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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.60, 1,723.86 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.60, 1,723.86 and 418.98 is: 628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.60 : 1,723.86 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.60/1,723.86 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.60x = 1,723.86 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.60x = 722,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,262.86/1,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.27

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