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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.93, 1,586.93 and 707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.93, 1,586.93 and 707.81 is: 976.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.93 : 1,586.93 = 707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.93/1,586.93 = 707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.93x = 1,586.93 × 707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.93x = 1,123,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,233.45/1,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.78

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