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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.77, 1,586.88 and 652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.77, 1,586.88 and 652.61 is: 900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.77 : 1,586.88 = 652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.77/1,586.88 = 652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.77x = 1,586.88 × 652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.77x = 1,035,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,605.82/1,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.71

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