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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.22, 1,583.30 and 681.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.22, 1,583.30 and 681.47 is: 940.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.22 : 1,583.30 = 681.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.22/1,583.30 = 681.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.22x = 1,583.30 × 681.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.22x = 1,078,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,969.75/1,147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.51

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