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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.38, 1,659.28 and 650.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.38, 1,659.28 and 650.38 is: 897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.38 : 1,659.28 = 650.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.38/1,659.28 = 650.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.38x = 1,659.28 × 650.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.38x = 1,079,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,162.53/1,202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.52

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