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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.57, 2,276.39 and 941.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.57, 2,276.39 and 941.53 is: 1,299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.57 : 2,276.39 = 941.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.57/2,276.39 = 941.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.57x = 2,276.39 × 941.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.57x = 2,143,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,289.48/1,649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.30

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