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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.56, 1,722.54 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.56, 1,722.54 and 804.96 is: 1,207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.56 : 1,722.54 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.56/1,722.54 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.56x = 1,722.54 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.56x = 1,386,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,575.80/1,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.23

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