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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.48, 1,477.36 and 650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.48, 1,477.36 and 650.73 is: 898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.48 : 1,477.36 = 650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.48/1,477.36 = 650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.48x = 1,477.36 × 650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.48x = 961,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,368.83/1,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.07

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