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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.99, 1,584.04 and 675.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.99, 1,584.04 and 675.79 is: 932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.99 : 1,584.04 = 675.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.99/1,584.04 = 675.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.99x = 1,584.04 × 675.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.99x = 1,070,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,478.39/1,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.48

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