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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.56, 2,002.56 and 650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.56, 2,002.56 and 650.56 is: 976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.56 : 2,002.56 = 650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.56/2,002.56 = 650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.56x = 2,002.56 × 650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.56x = 1,302,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,785.43/1,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.19

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