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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148, 1,718.30 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148, 1,718.30 and 599.40 is: 897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148 : 1,718.30 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148/1,718.30 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148x = 1,718.30 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148x = 1,029,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,949.02/1,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.17

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