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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.94, 1,554.63 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.94, 1,554.63 and 650.46 is: 977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.94 : 1,554.63 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.94/1,554.63 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.94x = 1,554.63 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.94x = 1,011,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,224.63/1,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.09

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