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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.39, 1,586.18 and 707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.39, 1,586.18 and 707.03 is: 975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.39 : 1,586.18 = 707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.39/1,586.18 = 707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.39x = 1,586.18 × 707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.39x = 1,121,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,473.31/1,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.71

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