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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.60, 1,706.32 and 650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.60, 1,706.32 and 650.62 is: 975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.60 : 1,706.32 = 650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.60/1,706.32 = 650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.60x = 1,706.32 × 650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.60x = 1,110,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,154.13/1,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.02

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