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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.44, 1,720.84 and 819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.44, 1,720.84 and 819.96 is: 1,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.44 : 1,720.84 = 819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.44/1,720.84 = 819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.44x = 1,720.84 × 819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.44x = 1,411,019.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,019.97/1,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.64

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