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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.76, 1,731.40 and 1,085.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.76, 1,731.40 and 1,085.18 is: 1,635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.76 : 1,731.40 = 1,085.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.76/1,731.40 = 1,085.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.76x = 1,731.40 × 1,085.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.76x = 1,878,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,869.28/1,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.56

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