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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.91, 1,386.12 and 651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.91, 1,386.12 and 651.27 is: 898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.91 : 1,386.12 = 651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.91/1,386.12 = 651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.91x = 1,386.12 × 651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.91x = 902,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,738.37/1,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.33

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