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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.69, 1,586.48 and 701.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.69, 1,586.48 and 701.49 is: 968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.69 : 1,586.48 = 701.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.69/1,586.48 = 701.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.69x = 1,586.48 × 701.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.69x = 1,112,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,896.35/1,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.00

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