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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.52, 1,720.38 and 975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.52, 1,720.38 and 975.96 is: 1,461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.52 : 1,720.38 = 975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.52/1,720.38 = 975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.52x = 1,720.38 × 975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.52x = 1,679,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,022.06/1,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.90

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