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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.55, 1,507.89 and 650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.55, 1,507.89 and 650.56 is: 897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.55 : 1,507.89 = 650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.55/1,507.89 = 650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.55x = 1,507.89 × 650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.55x = 980,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,972.92/1,092.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.87

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