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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.73, 1,585.22 and 676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.73, 1,585.22 and 676.64 is: 933.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.73 : 1,585.22 = 676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.73/1,585.22 = 676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.73x = 1,585.22 × 676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.73x = 1,072,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,611.95/1,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.74

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