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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.50, 2,072.38 and 650.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.50, 2,072.38 and 650.78 is: 975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.50 : 2,072.38 = 650.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.50/2,072.38 = 650.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.50x = 2,072.38 × 650.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.50x = 1,348,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,663.46/1,382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.53

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