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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.25, 1,722.98 and 876.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.25, 1,722.98 and 876.09 is: 1,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.25 : 1,722.98 = 876.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.25/1,722.98 = 876.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.25x = 1,722.98 × 876.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.25x = 1,509,485.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,485.55/1,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.60

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