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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.03, 1,447.91 and 650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.03, 1,447.91 and 650.45 is: 897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.03 : 1,447.91 = 650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.03/1,447.91 = 650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.03x = 1,447.91 × 650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.03x = 941,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,793.06/1,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.78

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