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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.53, 1,586.22 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.53, 1,586.22 and 652.20 is: 899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.53 : 1,586.22 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.53/1,586.22 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.53x = 1,586.22 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.53x = 1,034,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,532.68/1,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.97

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