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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.68, 1,508.08 and 650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.68, 1,508.08 and 650.80 is: 898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.68 : 1,508.08 = 650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.68/1,508.08 = 650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.68x = 1,508.08 × 650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.68x = 981,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,458.46/1,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.21

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