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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.34, 1,591.46 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.34, 1,591.46 and 650.68 is: 975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.34 : 1,591.46 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.34/1,591.46 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.34x = 1,591.46 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.34x = 1,035,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,531.19/1,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.68

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