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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.34, 1,522.46 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.34, 1,522.46 and 650.22 is: 974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.34 : 1,522.46 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.34/1,522.46 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.34x = 1,522.46 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.34x = 989,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,933.94/1,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.02

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