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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.58, 1,507.71 and 650.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.58, 1,507.71 and 650.53 is: 897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.58 : 1,507.71 = 650.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.58/1,507.71 = 650.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.58x = 1,507.71 × 650.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.58x = 980,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,810.59/1,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.70

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