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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.32, 1,722.12 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.32, 1,722.12 and 662.32 is: 993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.32 : 1,722.12 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.32/1,722.12 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.32x = 1,722.12 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.32x = 1,140,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,594.52/1,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.27

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