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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.08, 2,064.72 and 1,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.08, 2,064.72 and 1,148.46 is: 1,720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.08 : 2,064.72 = 1,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.08/2,064.72 = 1,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.08x = 2,064.72 × 1,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.08x = 2,371,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,248.33/1,378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.69

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