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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.92, 1,386.14 and 650.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.92, 1,386.14 and 650.05 is: 897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.92 : 1,386.14 = 650.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.92/1,386.14 = 650.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.92x = 1,386.14 × 650.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.92x = 901,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,060.31/1,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.54

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