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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.51, 1,714.66 and 1,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.51, 1,714.66 and 1,148.68 is: 1,711.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.51 : 1,714.66 = 1,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.51/1,714.66 = 1,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.51x = 1,714.66 × 1,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.51x = 1,969,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,582.77/1,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.93

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