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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.66, 1,852.88 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.66, 1,852.88 and 650.03 is: 974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.66 : 1,852.88 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.66/1,852.88 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.66x = 1,852.88 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.66x = 1,204,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,415.07/1,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.72

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