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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.04, 1,722.60 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.04, 1,722.60 and 715.50 is: 1,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.04 : 1,722.60 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.04/1,722.60 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.04x = 1,722.60 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.04x = 1,232,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,520.30/1,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.59

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