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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.62, 1,584.24 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.62, 1,584.24 and 754.96 is: 1,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.62 : 1,584.24 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.62/1,584.24 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.62x = 1,584.24 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.62x = 1,196,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,037.83/1,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.28

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