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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.60, 2,071.31 and 650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.60, 2,071.31 and 650.25 is: 975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.60 : 2,071.31 = 650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.60/2,071.31 = 650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.60x = 2,071.31 × 650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.60x = 1,346,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,866.08/1,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.57

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