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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.66, 1,586.63 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.66, 1,586.63 and 652.46 is: 900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.66 : 1,586.63 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.66/1,586.63 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.66x = 1,586.63 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.66x = 1,035,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,212.61/1,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.45

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