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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.24, 1,586.02 and 651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.24, 1,586.02 and 651.68 is: 899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.24 : 1,586.02 = 651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.24/1,586.02 = 651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.24x = 1,586.02 × 651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.24x = 1,033,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,577.51/1,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.36

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