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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.50, 1,507.52 and 650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.50, 1,507.52 and 650.32 is: 897.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.50 : 1,507.52 = 650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.50/1,507.52 = 650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.50x = 1,507.52 × 650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.50x = 980,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,368.26/1,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.36

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