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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.45, 1,414.98 and 651.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.45, 1,414.98 and 651.77 is: 899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.45 : 1,414.98 = 651.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.45/1,414.98 = 651.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.45x = 1,414.98 × 651.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.45x = 922,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,234.44/1,025.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.35

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