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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.52, 2,277.72 and 1,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.52, 2,277.72 and 1,301.76 is: 1,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.52 : 2,277.72 = 1,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.52/2,277.72 = 1,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.52x = 2,277.72 × 1,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.52x = 2,965,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,044.79/1,649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.52

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