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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.10, 1,506.62 and 649.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.10, 1,506.62 and 649.91 is: 896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.10 : 1,506.62 = 649.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.10/1,506.62 = 649.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.10x = 1,506.62 × 649.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.10x = 979,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,160.67/1,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.59

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