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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.71, 1,806.12 and 650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.71, 1,806.12 and 650.63 is: 973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.71 : 1,806.12 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.71/1,806.12 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.71x = 1,806.12 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.71x = 1,175,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,106.83/1,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.81

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