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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.62, 1,583.53 and 650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.62, 1,583.53 and 650.26 is: 897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.62 : 1,583.53 = 650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.62/1,583.53 = 650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.62x = 1,583.53 × 650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.62x = 1,029,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,706.22/1,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.25

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