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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,548.99 and 650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,548.99 and 650.50 is: 897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,548.99 = 650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,548.99 = 650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,548.99 × 650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 1,007,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,610.25/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.55

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