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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.49, 2,071.64 and 650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.49, 2,071.64 and 650.27 is: 975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.49 : 2,071.64 = 650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.49/2,071.64 = 650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.49x = 2,071.64 × 650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.49x = 1,347,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,125.34/1,380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.83

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