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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.07, 2,275.61 and 950.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.07, 2,275.61 and 950.45 is: 1,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.07 : 2,275.61 = 950.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.07/2,275.61 = 950.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.07x = 2,275.61 × 950.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.07x = 2,162,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,837.39/1,649.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.55

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