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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.47, 1,583.49 and 650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.47, 1,583.49 and 650.07 is: 897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.47 : 1,583.49 = 650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.47/1,583.49 = 650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.47x = 1,583.49 × 650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.47x = 1,029,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,379.34/1,147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.09

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