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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.81, 1,586.82 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.81, 1,586.82 and 652.46 is: 900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.81 : 1,586.82 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.81/1,586.82 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.81x = 1,586.82 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.81x = 1,035,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,325.38/1,149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.43

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