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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.47, 1,584.88 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.47, 1,584.88 and 651.11 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.47 : 1,584.88 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.47/1,584.88 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.47x = 1,584.88 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.47x = 1,031,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,921.66/1,148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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