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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.48, 1,710.48 and 1,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.48, 1,710.48 and 1,091.52 is: 1,628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.48 : 1,710.48 = 1,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.48/1,710.48 = 1,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.48x = 1,710.48 × 1,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.48x = 1,867,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,023.13/1,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.48

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