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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.64, 1,507.96 and 650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.64, 1,507.96 and 650.54 is: 897.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.64 : 1,507.96 = 650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.64/1,507.96 = 650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.64x = 1,507.96 × 650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.64x = 980,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,988.30/1,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.81

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