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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.87, 1,439.92 and 650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.87, 1,439.92 and 650.82 is: 897.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.87 : 1,439.92 = 650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.87/1,439.92 = 650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.87x = 1,439.92 × 650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.87x = 937,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,128.73/1,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.74

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