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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.62, 1,541.08 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.62, 1,541.08 and 650.88 is: 898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.62 : 1,541.08 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.62/1,541.08 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.62x = 1,541.08 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.62x = 1,003,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,058.15/1,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.30

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