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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.28, 1,586.04 and 683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.28, 1,586.04 and 683.50 is: 943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.28 : 1,586.04 = 683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.28/1,586.04 = 683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.28x = 1,586.04 × 683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.28x = 1,084,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,058.34/1,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.25

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