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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.12, 1,584.37 and 650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.12, 1,584.37 and 650.75 is: 898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.12 : 1,584.37 = 650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.12/1,584.37 = 650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.12x = 1,584.37 × 650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.12x = 1,031,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,028.78/1,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.01

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