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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.73, 1,585.28 and 651.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.73, 1,585.28 and 651.42 is: 898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.73 : 1,585.28 = 651.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.73/1,585.28 = 651.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.73x = 1,585.28 × 651.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.73x = 1,032,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,679.84/1,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.98

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