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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.88, 2,071.32 and 650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.88, 2,071.32 and 650.44 is: 975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.88 : 2,071.32 = 650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.88/2,071.32 = 650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.88x = 2,071.32 × 650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.88x = 1,347,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,269.38/1,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.66

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