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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650, 2,475.96 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650, 2,475.96 and 738 is: 1,107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650 : 2,475.96 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650/2,475.96 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650x = 2,475.96 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650x = 1,827,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,258.48/1,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.43

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