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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.63, 1,659.63 and 650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.63, 1,659.63 and 650.63 is: 897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.63 : 1,659.63 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.63/1,659.63 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.63x = 1,659.63 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.63x = 1,079,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,796.77/1,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.87

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