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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.52, 1,584.22 and 793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.52, 1,584.22 and 793.84 is: 1,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.52 : 1,584.22 = 793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.52/1,584.22 = 793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.52x = 1,584.22 × 793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.52x = 1,257,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,617.20/1,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.99

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