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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.76, 1,944.66 and 1,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.76, 1,944.66 and 1,148.32 is: 1,582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.76 : 1,944.66 = 1,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.76/1,944.66 = 1,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.76x = 1,944.66 × 1,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.76x = 2,233,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,091.97/1,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.90

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