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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.44, 1,446.18 and 650.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.44, 1,446.18 and 650.30 is: 896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.44 : 1,446.18 = 650.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.44/1,446.18 = 650.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.44x = 1,446.18 × 650.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.44x = 940,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,443.62/1,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.99

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