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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.26, 1,468.66 and 650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.26, 1,468.66 and 650.26 is: 897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.26 : 1,468.66 = 650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.26/1,468.66 = 650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.26x = 1,468.66 × 650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.26x = 955,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,010.85/1,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.35

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