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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.77, 1,584.79 and 682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.77, 1,584.79 and 682.75 is: 941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.77 : 1,584.79 = 682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.77/1,584.79 = 682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.77x = 1,584.79 × 682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.77x = 1,082,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,015.37/1,148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.89

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