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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.25, 1,659.11 and 650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.25, 1,659.11 and 650.25 is: 897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.25 : 1,659.11 = 650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.25/1,659.11 = 650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.25x = 1,659.11 × 650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.25x = 1,078,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,836.28/1,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.35

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