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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.85, 1,898.19 and 649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.85, 1,898.19 and 649.02 is: 974.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.85 : 1,898.19 = 649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.85/1,898.19 = 649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.85x = 1,898.19 × 649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.85x = 1,231,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,963.27/1,264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.00

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