Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.50, 1,659.45 and 650.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,202.50, 1,659.45 and 650.50 is: 897.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,202.50 : 1,659.45 = 650.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,202.50/1,659.45 = 650.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,202.50x = 1,659.45 × 650.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,202.50x = 1,079,472.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,079,472.23/1,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897.69
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