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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.29, 1,584.66 and 650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.29, 1,584.66 and 650.92 is: 898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.29 : 1,584.66 = 650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.29/1,584.66 = 650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.29x = 1,584.66 × 650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.29x = 1,031,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,487.38/1,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.28

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