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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.50, 1,668.51 and 649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.50, 1,668.51 and 649.62 is: 975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.50 : 1,668.51 = 649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.50/1,668.51 = 649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.50x = 1,668.51 × 649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.50x = 1,083,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,897.47/1,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.17

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