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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.52, 1,898.55 and 648.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.52, 1,898.55 and 648.66 is: 973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.52 : 1,898.55 = 648.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.52/1,898.55 = 648.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.52x = 1,898.55 × 648.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.52x = 1,231,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,513.44/1,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.90

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