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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.74, 1,475.82 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.74, 1,475.82 and 650.16 is: 896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.74 : 1,475.82 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.74/1,475.82 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.74x = 1,475.82 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.74x = 959,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,519.13/1,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.96

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