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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.38, 1,714.47 and 1,148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.38, 1,714.47 and 1,148.55 is: 1,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.38 : 1,714.47 = 1,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.38/1,714.47 = 1,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.38x = 1,714.47 × 1,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.38x = 1,969,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,154.52/1,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.74

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