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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.36, 1,586.01 and 651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.36, 1,586.01 and 651.97 is: 899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.36 : 1,586.01 = 651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.36/1,586.01 = 651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.36x = 1,586.01 × 651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.36x = 1,034,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,030.94/1,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.66

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