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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148, 1,584.51 and 682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148, 1,584.51 and 682.52 is: 942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148 : 1,584.51 = 682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148/1,584.51 = 682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148x = 1,584.51 × 682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148x = 1,081,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,459.77/1,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.04

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