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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.69, 1,585.30 and 651.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.69, 1,585.30 and 651.35 is: 898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.69 : 1,585.30 = 651.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.69/1,585.30 = 651.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.69x = 1,585.30 × 651.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.69x = 1,032,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,585.16/1,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.92

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