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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.68, 1,585.47 and 729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.68, 1,585.47 and 729.28 is: 1,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.68 : 1,585.47 = 729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.68/1,585.47 = 729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.68x = 1,585.47 × 729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.68x = 1,156,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,251.56/1,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.59

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