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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.46, 1,720.80 and 1,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.46, 1,720.80 and 1,052.70 is: 1,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.46 : 1,720.80 = 1,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.46/1,720.80 = 1,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.46x = 1,720.80 × 1,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.46x = 1,811,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,480.90/1,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.31

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