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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.03, 1,550.97 and 651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.03, 1,550.97 and 651.94 is: 899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.03 : 1,550.97 = 651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.03/1,550.97 = 651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.03x = 1,550.97 × 651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.03x = 1,011,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,135.50/1,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.57

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