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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.59, 1,583.67 and 650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.59, 1,583.67 and 650.18 is: 897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.59 : 1,583.67 = 650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.59/1,583.67 = 650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.59x = 1,583.67 × 650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.59x = 1,029,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,670.56/1,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.25

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