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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.78, 1,550.63 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.78, 1,550.63 and 651.69 is: 899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.78 : 1,550.63 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.78/1,550.63 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.78x = 1,550.63 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.78x = 1,010,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,526.81/1,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.23

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