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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.08, 2,275.62 and 950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.08, 2,275.62 and 950.20 is: 1,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.08 : 2,275.62 = 950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.08/2,275.62 = 950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.08x = 2,275.62 × 950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.08x = 2,162,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,294.12/1,649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.21

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