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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.93, 2,363.76 and 650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.93, 2,363.76 and 650.91 is: 976.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.93 : 2,363.76 = 650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.93/2,363.76 = 650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.93x = 2,363.76 × 650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.93x = 1,538,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,595.02/1,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.31

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