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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.56, 2,073.48 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.56, 2,073.48 and 650.68 is: 975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.56 : 2,073.48 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.56/2,073.48 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.56x = 2,073.48 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.56x = 1,349,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,171.97/1,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.85

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