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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.84, 2,475.72 and 828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.84, 2,475.72 and 828.08 is: 1,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.84 : 2,475.72 = 828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.84/2,475.72 = 828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.84x = 2,475.72 × 828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.84x = 2,050,094.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,094.22/1,649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.60

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