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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.78, 1,507.77 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.78, 1,507.77 and 650.43 is: 897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.78 : 1,507.77 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.78/1,507.77 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.78x = 1,507.77 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.78x = 980,698.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,698.84/1,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.43

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