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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.02, 1,585.14 and 683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.02, 1,585.14 and 683 is: 942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.02 : 1,585.14 = 683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.02/1,585.14 = 683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.02x = 1,585.14 × 683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.02x = 1,082,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,650.62/1,149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.24

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