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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.56, 1,584.99 and 651.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.56, 1,584.99 and 651.19 is: 898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.56 : 1,584.99 = 651.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.56/1,584.99 = 651.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.56x = 1,584.99 × 651.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.56x = 1,032,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,129.64/1,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.63

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