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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.24, 1,583.19 and 675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.24, 1,583.19 and 675.15 is: 931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.24 : 1,583.19 = 675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.24/1,583.19 = 675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.24x = 1,583.19 × 675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.24x = 1,068,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,890.73/1,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.71

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