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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.41, 1,584.71 and 650.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.41, 1,584.71 and 650.93 is: 898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.41 : 1,584.71 = 650.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.41/1,584.71 = 650.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.41x = 1,584.71 × 650.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.41x = 1,031,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,535.28/1,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.23

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