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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.05, 1,585.58 and 651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.05, 1,585.58 and 651.59 is: 899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.05 : 1,585.58 = 651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.05/1,585.58 = 651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.05x = 1,585.58 × 651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.05x = 1,033,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,142.83/1,149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.13

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