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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.36, 1,549.06 and 650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.36, 1,549.06 and 650.20 is: 897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.36 : 1,549.06 = 650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.36/1,549.06 = 650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.36x = 1,549.06 × 650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.36x = 1,007,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,198.81/1,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.39

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