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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.67, 1,723.42 and 635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.67, 1,723.42 and 635.59 is: 952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.67 : 1,723.42 = 635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.67/1,723.42 = 635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.67x = 1,723.42 × 635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.67x = 1,095,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,376.72/1,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.78

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