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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.89, 1,962.39 and 650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.89, 1,962.39 and 650.63 is: 975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.89 : 1,962.39 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.89/1,962.39 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.89x = 1,962.39 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.89x = 1,276,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,789.81/1,308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.48

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