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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.48, 2,346.08 and 1,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.48, 2,346.08 and 1,148.48 is: 1,584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.48 : 2,346.08 = 1,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.48/2,346.08 = 1,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.48x = 2,346.08 × 1,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.48x = 2,694,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,425.96/1,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.51

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