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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.09, 1,896.50 and 648.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.09, 1,896.50 and 648.22 is: 972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.09 : 1,896.50 = 648.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.09/1,896.50 = 648.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.09x = 1,896.50 × 648.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.09x = 1,229,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,349.23/1,264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.52

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