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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.52, 1,592.72 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.52, 1,592.72 and 650.68 is: 976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.52 : 1,592.72 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.52/1,592.72 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.52x = 1,592.72 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.52x = 1,036,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,351.05/1,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.29

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