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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.87, 1,439.21 and 650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.87, 1,439.21 and 650.02 is: 897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.87 : 1,439.21 = 650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.87/1,439.21 = 650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.87x = 1,439.21 × 650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.87x = 935,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,515.28/1,042.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.06

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