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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.91, 1,587.02 and 652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.91, 1,587.02 and 652.71 is: 900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.91 : 1,587.02 = 652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.91/1,587.02 = 652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.91x = 1,587.02 × 652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.91x = 1,035,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,859.42/1,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.82

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