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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.92, 1,586.86 and 677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.92, 1,586.86 and 677.82 is: 935.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.92 : 1,586.86 = 677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.92/1,586.86 = 677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.92x = 1,586.86 × 677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.92x = 1,075,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,605.45/1,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.37

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