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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.53, 1,586.12 and 652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.53, 1,586.12 and 652.05 is: 899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.53 : 1,586.12 = 652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.53/1,586.12 = 652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.53x = 1,586.12 × 652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.53x = 1,034,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,226.29/1,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.70

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