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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.23, 1,719.57 and 1,090.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.23, 1,719.57 and 1,090.81 is: 1,633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.23 : 1,719.57 = 1,090.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.23/1,719.57 = 1,090.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.23x = 1,719.57 × 1,090.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.23x = 1,875,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,724.15/1,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.58

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