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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.82, 1,724.71 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.82, 1,724.71 and 284.12 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.82 : 1,724.71 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.82/1,724.71 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.82x = 1,724.71 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.82x = 490,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,024.61/1,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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