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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.69, 1,583.80 and 971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.69, 1,583.80 and 971.34 is: 1,339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.69 : 1,583.80 = 971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.69/1,583.80 = 971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.69x = 1,583.80 × 971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.69x = 1,538,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,399.92/1,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.26

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