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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.38, 1,549.09 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.38, 1,549.09 and 650.22 is: 897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.38 : 1,549.09 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.38/1,549.09 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.38x = 1,549.09 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.38x = 1,007,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,249.30/1,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.42

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