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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.05, 2,471.13 and 955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.05, 2,471.13 and 955.25 is: 1,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.05 : 2,471.13 = 955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.05/2,471.13 = 955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.05x = 2,471.13 × 955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.05x = 2,360,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,534.58/1,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.59

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