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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.61, 1,722.08 and 929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.61, 1,722.08 and 929.51 is: 1,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.61 : 1,722.08 = 929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.61/1,722.08 = 929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.61x = 1,722.08 × 929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.61x = 1,600,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,677.32/1,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.58

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