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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.85, 1,706.69 and 650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.85, 1,706.69 and 650.87 is: 975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.85 : 1,706.69 = 650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.85/1,706.69 = 650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.85x = 1,706.69 × 650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.85x = 1,110,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,824.79/1,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.40

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