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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.10, 1,584.45 and 650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.10, 1,584.45 and 650.76 is: 898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.10 : 1,584.45 = 650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.10/1,584.45 = 650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.10x = 1,584.45 × 650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.10x = 1,031,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,096.68/1,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.09

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