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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.83, 1,550.94 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.83, 1,550.94 and 651.72 is: 899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.83 : 1,550.94 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.83/1,550.94 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.83x = 1,550.94 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.83x = 1,010,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,778.62/1,123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.41

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