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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.70, 1,507.80 and 650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.70, 1,507.80 and 650.71 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.70 : 1,507.80 = 650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.70/1,507.80 = 650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.70x = 1,507.80 × 650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.70x = 981,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,140.54/1,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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