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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.13, 1,584.48 and 650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.13, 1,584.48 and 650.76 is: 898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.13 : 1,584.48 = 650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.13/1,584.48 = 650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.13x = 1,584.48 × 650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.13x = 1,031,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,116.20/1,148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.08

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