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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.66, 1,584.91 and 651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.66, 1,584.91 and 651.32 is: 898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.66 : 1,584.91 = 651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.66/1,584.91 = 651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.66x = 1,584.91 × 651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.66x = 1,032,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,283.58/1,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.69

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