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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.03, 1,548.44 and 649.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.03, 1,548.44 and 649.89 is: 896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.03 : 1,548.44 = 649.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.03/1,548.44 = 649.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.03x = 1,548.44 × 649.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.03x = 1,006,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,314.86/1,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.87

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