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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.42, 1,506.86 and 650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.42, 1,506.86 and 650 is: 896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.42 : 1,506.86 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.42/1,506.86 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.42x = 1,506.86 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.42x = 979,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,459.00/1,092.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.60

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