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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.45, 1,586.10 and 677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.45, 1,586.10 and 677.46 is: 934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.45 : 1,586.10 = 677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.45/1,586.10 = 677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.45x = 1,586.10 × 677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.45x = 1,074,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,519.31/1,149.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.81

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