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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.08, 1,722.20 and 1,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.08, 1,722.20 and 1,012.08 is: 1,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.08 : 1,722.20 = 1,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.08/1,722.20 = 1,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.08x = 1,722.20 × 1,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.08x = 1,743,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,004.18/1,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.19

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