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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.93, 1,585.02 and 706.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.93, 1,585.02 and 706.57 is: 974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.93 : 1,585.02 = 706.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.93/1,585.02 = 706.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.93x = 1,585.02 × 706.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.93x = 1,119,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,924.05/1,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.75

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