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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.92, 1,584.36 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.92, 1,584.36 and 682.08 is: 941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.92 : 1,584.36 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.92/1,584.36 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.92x = 1,584.36 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.92x = 1,080,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,660.27/1,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.41

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