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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.89, 1,549.71 and 650.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.89, 1,549.71 and 650.78 is: 898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.89 : 1,549.71 = 650.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.89/1,549.71 = 650.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.89x = 1,549.71 × 650.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.89x = 1,008,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,509.27/1,122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.14

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