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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.75, 1,658.42 and 649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.75, 1,658.42 and 649.75 is: 896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.75 : 1,658.42 = 649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.75/1,658.42 = 649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.75x = 1,658.42 × 649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.75x = 1,077,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,555.15/1,201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.66

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