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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.39, 2,071.26 and 650.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.39, 2,071.26 and 650.01 is: 975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.39 : 2,071.26 = 650.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.39/2,071.26 = 650.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.39x = 2,071.26 × 650.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.39x = 1,346,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,339.71/1,380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.33

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