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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150, 1,723.45 and 629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150, 1,723.45 and 629.22 is: 942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150 : 1,723.45 = 629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150/1,723.45 = 629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150x = 1,723.45 × 629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150x = 1,084,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,429.21/1,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.98

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