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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.23, 1,523.76 and 650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.23, 1,523.76 and 650.34 is: 976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.23 : 1,523.76 = 650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.23/1,523.76 = 650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.23x = 1,523.76 × 650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.23x = 990,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,962.08/1,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.10

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