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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.85, 1,587.54 and 708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.85, 1,587.54 and 708.40 is: 978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.85 : 1,587.54 = 708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.85/1,587.54 = 708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.85x = 1,587.54 × 708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.85x = 1,124,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,613.34/1,149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.05

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