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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.48, 1,583.90 and 675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.48, 1,583.90 and 675.37 is: 932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.48 : 1,583.90 = 675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.48/1,583.90 = 675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.48x = 1,583.90 × 675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.48x = 1,069,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,718.54/1,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.23

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