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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.24, 1,584.57 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.24, 1,584.57 and 650.88 is: 898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.24 : 1,584.57 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.24/1,584.57 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.24x = 1,584.57 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.24x = 1,031,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,364.92/1,148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.22

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