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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.40, 1,722.99 and 600.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.40, 1,722.99 and 600.93 is: 901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.40 : 1,722.99 = 600.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.40/1,722.99 = 600.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.40x = 1,722.99 × 600.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.40x = 1,035,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,396.38/1,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.60

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