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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.71, 1,586.62 and 707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.71, 1,586.62 and 707.36 is: 976.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.71 : 1,586.62 = 707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.71/1,586.62 = 707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.71x = 1,586.62 × 707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.71x = 1,122,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,304.47/1,149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.17

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