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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.50, 1,723.29 and 600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.50, 1,723.29 and 600.94 is: 901.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.50 : 1,723.29 = 600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.50/1,723.29 = 600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.50x = 1,723.29 × 600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.50x = 1,035,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,593.89/1,148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.69

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