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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.50, 1,670.01 and 650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.50, 1,670.01 and 650.62 is: 976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.50 : 1,670.01 = 650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.50/1,670.01 = 650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.50x = 1,670.01 × 650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.50x = 1,086,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,541.91/1,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.67

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