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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.91, 1,438.51 and 650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.91, 1,438.51 and 650.12 is: 896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.91 : 1,438.51 = 650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.91/1,438.51 = 650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.91x = 1,438.51 × 650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.91x = 935,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,204.12/1,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.73

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