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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.75, 1,529.42 and 649.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.75, 1,529.42 and 649.58 is: 974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.75 : 1,529.42 = 649.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.75/1,529.42 = 649.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.75x = 1,529.42 × 649.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.75x = 993,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,469.75/1,019.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.23

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