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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.04, 1,602.38 and 1,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.04, 1,602.38 and 1,148.60 is: 1,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.04 : 1,602.38 = 1,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.04/1,602.38 = 1,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.04x = 1,602.38 × 1,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.04x = 1,840,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,493.67/1,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.71

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