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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,549.26 and 650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,549.26 and 650.42 is: 897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,549.26 = 650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,549.26 = 650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,549.26 × 650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 1,007,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,669.69/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.53

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