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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.74, 1,477.45 and 650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.74, 1,477.45 and 650.87 is: 898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.74 : 1,477.45 = 650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.74/1,477.45 = 650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.74x = 1,477.45 × 650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.74x = 961,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,626.85/1,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.09

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