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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.60, 1,865.92 and 650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.60, 1,865.92 and 650.18 is: 974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.60 : 1,865.92 = 650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.60/1,865.92 = 650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.60x = 1,865.92 × 650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.60x = 1,213,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,183.87/1,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.76

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