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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.61, 1,582.29 and 1,078.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.61, 1,582.29 and 1,078.14 is: 1,485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.61 : 1,582.29 = 1,078.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.61/1,582.29 = 1,078.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.61x = 1,582.29 × 1,078.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.61x = 1,705,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,930.14/1,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.21

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