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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.76, 1,584.90 and 756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.76, 1,584.90 and 756.18 is: 1,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.76 : 1,584.90 = 756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.76/1,584.90 = 756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.76x = 1,584.90 × 756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.76x = 1,198,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,469.68/1,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.27

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