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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.08, 1,412.01 and 649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.08, 1,412.01 and 649.94 is: 897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.08 : 1,412.01 = 649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.08/1,412.01 = 649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.08x = 1,412.01 × 649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.08x = 917,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,714.72/1,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.02

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