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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.08, 2,065.86 and 1,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.08, 2,065.86 and 1,148.76 is: 1,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.08 : 2,065.86 = 1,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.08/2,065.86 = 1,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.08x = 2,065.86 × 1,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.08x = 2,373,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,177.33/1,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.32

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