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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.82, 1,723.21 and 418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.82, 1,723.21 and 418.69 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.82 : 1,723.21 = 418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.82/1,723.21 = 418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.82x = 1,723.21 × 418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.82x = 721,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,490.79/1,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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