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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.38, 1,584.09 and 706.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.38, 1,584.09 and 706.19 is: 974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.38 : 1,584.09 = 706.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.38/1,584.09 = 706.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.38x = 1,584.09 × 706.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.38x = 1,118,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,660.60/1,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.12

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