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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.91, 1,724.69 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.91, 1,724.69 and 419.49 is: 629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.91 : 1,724.69 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.91/1,724.69 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.91x = 1,724.69 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.91x = 723,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,489.10/1,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.17

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