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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.04, 1,541.49 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.04, 1,541.49 and 651.26 is: 898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.04 : 1,541.49 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.04/1,541.49 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.04x = 1,541.49 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.04x = 1,003,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,910.78/1,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.72

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