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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.85, 1,477.35 and 650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.85, 1,477.35 and 650.91 is: 898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.85 : 1,477.35 = 650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.85/1,477.35 = 650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.85x = 1,477.35 × 650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.85x = 961,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,621.89/1,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.00

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