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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.61, 1,583.76 and 650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.61, 1,583.76 and 650.06 is: 897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.61 : 1,583.76 = 650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.61/1,583.76 = 650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.61x = 1,583.76 × 650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.61x = 1,029,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,531.11/1,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.11

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