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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.22, 1,718.21 and 994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.22, 1,718.21 and 994.66 is: 1,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.22 : 1,718.21 = 994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.22/1,718.21 = 994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.22x = 1,718.21 × 994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.22x = 1,709,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,029.79/1,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.42

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