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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.66, 1,522.91 and 649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.66, 1,522.91 and 649.16 is: 975.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.66 : 1,522.91 = 649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.66/1,522.91 = 649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.66x = 1,522.91 × 649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.66x = 988,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,606.26/1,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.29

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