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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.77, 1,583.93 and 675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.77, 1,583.93 and 675.69 is: 932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.77 : 1,583.93 = 675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.77/1,583.93 = 675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.77x = 1,583.93 × 675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.77x = 1,070,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,242.55/1,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.45

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