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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.92, 1,439.84 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.92, 1,439.84 and 650.48 is: 898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.92 : 1,439.84 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.92/1,439.84 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.92x = 1,439.84 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.92x = 936,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,581.55/1,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.04

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