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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.24, 1,584.57 and 676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.24, 1,584.57 and 676.15 is: 933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.24 : 1,584.57 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.24/1,584.57 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.24x = 1,584.57 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.24x = 1,071,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,407.01/1,148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.09

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