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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.71, 1,447.53 and 650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.71, 1,447.53 and 650.58 is: 897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.71 : 1,447.53 = 650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.71/1,447.53 = 650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.71x = 1,447.53 × 650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.71x = 941,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,734.07/1,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.99

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