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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.05, 2,474.23 and 870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.05, 2,474.23 and 870.47 is: 1,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.05 : 2,474.23 = 870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.05/2,474.23 = 870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.05x = 2,474.23 × 870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.05x = 2,153,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,747.00/1,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.26

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