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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.51, 1,586.16 and 652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.51, 1,586.16 and 652.17 is: 899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.51 : 1,586.16 = 652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.51/1,586.16 = 652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.51x = 1,586.16 × 652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.51x = 1,034,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,445.97/1,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.90

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