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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.63, 1,714.61 and 1,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.63, 1,714.61 and 1,062.97 is: 1,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.63 : 1,714.61 = 1,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.63/1,714.61 = 1,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.63x = 1,714.61 × 1,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.63x = 1,822,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,581.65/1,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.74

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