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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.37, 1,586.21 and 652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.37, 1,586.21 and 652.02 is: 899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.37 : 1,586.21 = 652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.37/1,586.21 = 652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.37x = 1,586.21 × 652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.37x = 1,034,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,234.34/1,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.83

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