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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.08, 1,586.83 and 652.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.08, 1,586.83 and 652.63 is: 900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.08 : 1,586.83 = 652.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.08/1,586.83 = 652.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.08x = 1,586.83 × 652.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.08x = 1,035,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,601.67/1,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.46

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