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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976, 2,726.88 and 1,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976, 2,726.88 and 1,148.48 is: 1,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976 : 2,726.88 = 1,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976/2,726.88 = 1,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976x = 2,726.88 × 1,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976x = 3,131,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,767.14/1,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.90

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