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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.68, 1,586.59 and 652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.68, 1,586.59 and 652.34 is: 900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.68 : 1,586.59 = 652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.68/1,586.59 = 652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.68x = 1,586.59 × 652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.68x = 1,034,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,996.12/1,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.25

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