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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.64, 1,586.23 and 652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.64, 1,586.23 and 652.17 is: 899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.64 : 1,586.23 = 652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.64/1,586.23 = 652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.64x = 1,586.23 × 652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.64x = 1,034,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,491.62/1,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.84

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