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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.90, 1,840.11 and 650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.90, 1,840.11 and 650.02 is: 973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.90 : 1,840.11 = 650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.90/1,840.11 = 650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.90x = 1,840.11 × 650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.90x = 1,196,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,108.30/1,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.32

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