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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.84, 1,549.62 and 650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.84, 1,549.62 and 650.75 is: 898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.84 : 1,549.62 = 650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.84/1,549.62 = 650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.84x = 1,549.62 × 650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.84x = 1,008,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,407.47/1,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.09

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