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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.94, 1,587.02 and 652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.94, 1,587.02 and 652.60 is: 900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.94 : 1,587.02 = 652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.94/1,587.02 = 652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.94x = 1,587.02 × 652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.94x = 1,035,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,682.02/1,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.64

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