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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.79, 1,522.77 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.79, 1,522.77 and 650.46 is: 974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.79 : 1,522.77 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.79/1,522.77 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.79x = 1,522.77 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.79x = 990,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,500.97/1,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.15

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