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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.03, 2,274.63 and 1,256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.03, 2,274.63 and 1,256.37 is: 1,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.03 : 2,274.63 = 1,256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.03/2,274.63 = 1,256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.03x = 2,274.63 × 1,256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.03x = 2,857,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,776.89/1,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.95

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