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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.40, 2,276.27 and 941.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.40, 2,276.27 and 941.27 is: 1,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.40 : 2,276.27 = 941.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.40/2,276.27 = 941.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.40x = 2,276.27 × 941.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.40x = 2,142,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,568.58/1,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.00

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