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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.26 and 650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.26 and 650.75 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.46 : 1,950.26 = 650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.46/1,950.26 = 650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.46x = 1,950.26 × 650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.46x = 1,269,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,131.70/1,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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