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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.04, 1,714.28 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.04, 1,714.28 and 901.80 is: 1,346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.04 : 1,714.28 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.04/1,714.28 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.04x = 1,714.28 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.04x = 1,545,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,933.20/1,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.58

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