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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.38, 1,584.76 and 682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.38, 1,584.76 and 682.62 is: 942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.38 : 1,584.76 = 682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.38/1,584.76 = 682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.38x = 1,584.76 × 682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.38x = 1,081,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,788.87/1,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.01

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