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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.21, 1,585.87 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.21, 1,585.87 and 651.87 is: 899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.21 : 1,585.87 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.21/1,585.87 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.21x = 1,585.87 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.21x = 1,033,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,779.45/1,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.56

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