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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.84, 1,723.58 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.84, 1,723.58 and 601.32 is: 902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.84 : 1,723.58 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.84/1,723.58 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.84x = 1,723.58 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.84x = 1,036,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,423.13/1,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.15

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