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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.36, 1,548.74 and 650.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.36, 1,548.74 and 650.41 is: 897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.36 : 1,548.74 = 650.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.36/1,548.74 = 650.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.36x = 1,548.74 × 650.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.36x = 1,007,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,304.99/1,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.49

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