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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.54, 1,440.54 and 650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.54, 1,440.54 and 650.82 is: 898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.54 : 1,440.54 = 650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.54/1,440.54 = 650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.54x = 1,440.54 × 650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.54x = 937,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,532.24/1,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.42

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