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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.94, 1,583.91 and 650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.94, 1,583.91 and 650.54 is: 897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.94 : 1,583.91 = 650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.94/1,583.91 = 650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.94x = 1,583.91 × 650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.94x = 1,030,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,396.81/1,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.61

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