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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.68, 1,585 and 651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.68, 1,585 and 651.32 is: 898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.68 : 1,585 = 651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.68/1,585 = 651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.68x = 1,585 × 651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.68x = 1,032,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,342.20/1,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.72

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