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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.80, 1,587.06 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.80, 1,587.06 and 707.54 is: 976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.80 : 1,587.06 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.80/1,587.06 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.80x = 1,587.06 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.80x = 1,122,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,900.50/1,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.61

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