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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.50, 1,586.22 and 652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.50, 1,586.22 and 652.06 is: 899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.50 : 1,586.22 = 652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.50/1,586.22 = 652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.50x = 1,586.22 × 652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.50x = 1,034,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,310.15/1,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.79

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