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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.95, 1,584.12 and 650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.95, 1,584.12 and 650.61 is: 897.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.95 : 1,584.12 = 650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.95/1,584.12 = 650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.95x = 1,584.12 × 650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.95x = 1,030,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,644.31/1,147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.81

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