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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.52, 1,705.05 and 650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.52, 1,705.05 and 650.09 is: 973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.52 : 1,705.05 = 650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.52/1,705.05 = 650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.52x = 1,705.05 × 650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.52x = 1,108,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,440.22/1,138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.58

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