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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.61, 1,584.90 and 676.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.61, 1,584.90 and 676.47 is: 933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.61 : 1,584.90 = 676.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.61/1,584.90 = 676.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.61x = 1,584.90 × 676.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.61x = 1,072,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,137.30/1,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.42

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