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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.84, 1,949.41 and 650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.84, 1,949.41 and 650.42 is: 975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.84 : 1,949.41 = 650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.84/1,949.41 = 650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.84x = 1,949.41 × 650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.84x = 1,267,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,935.25/1,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.45

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