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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.73, 1,477.17 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.73, 1,477.17 and 650.88 is: 897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.73 : 1,477.17 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.73/1,477.17 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.73x = 1,477.17 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.73x = 961,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,460.41/1,070.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.95

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