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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.46, 1,593.21 and 650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.46, 1,593.21 and 650.35 is: 897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.46 : 1,593.21 = 650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.46/1,593.21 = 650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.46x = 1,593.21 × 650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.46x = 1,036,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,144.12/1,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.51

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