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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.50, 1,585.30 and 676.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.50, 1,585.30 and 676.37 is: 933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.50 : 1,585.30 = 676.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.50/1,585.30 = 676.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.50x = 1,585.30 × 676.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.50x = 1,072,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,242.08/1,148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.60

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