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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976, 2,726.88 and 1,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976, 2,726.88 and 1,148 is: 1,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976 : 2,726.88 = 1,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976/2,726.88 = 1,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976x = 2,726.88 × 1,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976x = 3,130,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,458.24/1,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.24

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