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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149, 1,585.62 and 706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149, 1,585.62 and 706.89 is: 975.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149 : 1,585.62 = 706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149/1,585.62 = 706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149x = 1,585.62 × 706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149x = 1,120,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,858.92/1,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.51

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