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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.76, 1,729.40 and 1,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.76, 1,729.40 and 1,046.70 is: 1,575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.76 : 1,729.40 = 1,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.76/1,729.40 = 1,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.76x = 1,729.40 × 1,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.76x = 1,810,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,162.98/1,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.75

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