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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.51, 2,363.19 and 650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.51, 2,363.19 and 650.80 is: 976.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.51 : 2,363.19 = 650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.51/2,363.19 = 650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.51x = 2,363.19 × 650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.51x = 1,537,964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,964.05/1,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.17

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