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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.62, 1,593.43 and 650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.62, 1,593.43 and 650.64 is: 897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.62 : 1,593.43 = 650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.62/1,593.43 = 650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.62x = 1,593.43 × 650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.62x = 1,036,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,753.64/1,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.92

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