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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.98, 1,584.08 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.98, 1,584.08 and 676.02 is: 932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.98 : 1,584.08 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.98/1,584.08 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.98x = 1,584.08 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.98x = 1,070,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,869.76/1,147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.83

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