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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.97, 1,476.65 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.97, 1,476.65 and 650.43 is: 897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.97 : 1,476.65 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.97/1,476.65 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.97x = 1,476.65 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.97x = 960,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,454.21/1,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.65

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