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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.44, 1,722.72 and 1,090.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.44, 1,722.72 and 1,090.12 is: 1,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.44 : 1,722.72 = 1,090.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.44/1,722.72 = 1,090.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.44x = 1,722.72 × 1,090.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.44x = 1,877,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,971.53/1,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.24

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