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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.33, 1,586.13 and 651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.33, 1,586.13 and 651.97 is: 899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.33 : 1,586.13 = 651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.33/1,586.13 = 651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.33x = 1,586.13 × 651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.33x = 1,034,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,109.18/1,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.75

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