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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.73, 1,724.90 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.73, 1,724.90 and 419.92 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.73 : 1,724.90 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.73/1,724.90 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.73x = 1,724.90 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.73x = 724,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,313.60/1,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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