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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.69, 1,411.89 and 649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.69, 1,411.89 and 649.98 is: 897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.69 : 1,411.89 = 649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.69/1,411.89 = 649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.69x = 1,411.89 × 649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.69x = 917,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,700.26/1,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.34

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