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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.18, 1,584.89 and 676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.18, 1,584.89 and 676.15 is: 933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.18 : 1,584.89 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.18/1,584.89 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.18x = 1,584.89 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.18x = 1,071,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,620.47/1,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.33

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