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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.44, 1,585.02 and 651.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.44, 1,585.02 and 651.10 is: 898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.44 : 1,585.02 = 651.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.44/1,585.02 = 651.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.44x = 1,585.02 × 651.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.44x = 1,032,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,006.52/1,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.62

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