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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.96, 1,592.96 and 1,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.96, 1,592.96 and 1,090.40 is: 1,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.96 : 1,592.96 = 1,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.96/1,592.96 = 1,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.96x = 1,592.96 × 1,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.96x = 1,736,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,963.58/1,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.77

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