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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.36, 1,540.62 and 650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.36, 1,540.62 and 650.64 is: 897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.36 : 1,540.62 = 650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.36/1,540.62 = 650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.36x = 1,540.62 × 650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.36x = 1,002,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,389.00/1,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.91

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