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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.52, 1,584.60 and 651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.52, 1,584.60 and 651.12 is: 898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.52 : 1,584.60 = 651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.52/1,584.60 = 651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.52x = 1,584.60 × 651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.52x = 1,031,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,764.75/1,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.34

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