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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334, 2,001.72 and 650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334, 2,001.72 and 650 is: 975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334 : 2,001.72 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334/2,001.72 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334x = 2,001.72 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334x = 1,301,118
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,118/1,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.35

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