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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.14, 1,585.68 and 707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.14, 1,585.68 and 707.24 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.14 : 1,585.68 = 707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.14/1,585.68 = 707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.14x = 1,585.68 × 707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.14x = 1,121,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,456.32/1,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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