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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.79, 2,071.86 and 650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.79, 2,071.86 and 650.26 is: 975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.79 : 2,071.86 = 650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.79/2,071.86 = 650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.79x = 2,071.86 × 650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.79x = 1,347,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,247.68/1,380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.71

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