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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.17, 1,585.82 and 707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.17, 1,585.82 and 707 is: 975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.17 : 1,585.82 = 707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.17/1,585.82 = 707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.17x = 1,585.82 × 707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.17x = 1,121,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,174.74/1,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.64

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