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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.63 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.63 and 316.83 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.98 : 1,724.63 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.98/1,724.63 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.98x = 1,724.63 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.98x = 546,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,415.31/1,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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