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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.84, 1,586.92 and 758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.84, 1,586.92 and 758.62 is: 1,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.84 : 1,586.92 = 758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.84/1,586.92 = 758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.84x = 1,586.92 × 758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.84x = 1,203,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,869.25/1,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.99

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