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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.89, 1,583.98 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.89, 1,583.98 and 675.80 is: 932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.89 : 1,583.98 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.89/1,583.98 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.89x = 1,583.98 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.89x = 1,070,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,453.68/1,147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.54

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