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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.43, 1,584.78 and 676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.43, 1,584.78 and 676.31 is: 933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.43 : 1,584.78 = 676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.43/1,584.78 = 676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.43x = 1,584.78 × 676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.43x = 1,071,794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,794.64/1,148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.27

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