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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.07, 1,584.30 and 650.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.07, 1,584.30 and 650.67 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.07 : 1,584.30 = 650.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.07/1,584.30 = 650.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.07x = 1,584.30 × 650.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.07x = 1,030,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,856.48/1,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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