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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.42, 1,586.09 and 652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.42, 1,586.09 and 652.11 is: 899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.42 : 1,586.09 = 652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.42/1,586.09 = 652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.42x = 1,586.09 × 652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.42x = 1,034,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,297.16/1,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.84

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