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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.52, 1,586.36 and 652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.52, 1,586.36 and 652.12 is: 899.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.52 : 1,586.36 = 652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.52/1,586.36 = 652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.52x = 1,586.36 × 652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.52x = 1,034,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,497.08/1,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.94

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