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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.44, 1,585.98 and 652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.44, 1,585.98 and 652.04 is: 899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.44 : 1,585.98 = 652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.44/1,585.98 = 652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.44x = 1,585.98 × 652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.44x = 1,034,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,122.40/1,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.67

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