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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.82, 1,584.08 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.82, 1,584.08 and 650.68 is: 897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.82 : 1,584.08 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.82/1,584.08 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.82x = 1,584.08 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.82x = 1,030,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,729.17/1,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.99

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