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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.44, 1,583.48 and 675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.44, 1,583.48 and 675.44 is: 932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.44 : 1,583.48 = 675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.44/1,583.48 = 675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.44x = 1,583.48 × 675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.44x = 1,069,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,545.73/1,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.11

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