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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.87, 1,582.50 and 649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.87, 1,582.50 and 649.32 is: 895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.87 : 1,582.50 = 649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.87/1,582.50 = 649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.87x = 1,582.50 × 649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.87x = 1,027,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,552.68/1,146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.97

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