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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.72, 1,550.98 and 651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.72, 1,550.98 and 651.94 is: 899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.72 : 1,550.98 = 651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.72/1,550.98 = 651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.72x = 1,550.98 × 651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.72x = 1,011,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,145.90/1,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.82

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