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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.66, 1,723.38 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.66, 1,723.38 and 418.74 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.66 : 1,723.38 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.66/1,723.38 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.66x = 1,723.38 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.66x = 721,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,648.14/1,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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