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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.93, 2,291.06 and 650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.93, 2,291.06 and 650.02 is: 975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.93 : 2,291.06 = 650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.93/2,291.06 = 650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.93x = 2,291.06 × 650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.93x = 1,489,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,234.82/1,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.31

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