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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.08, 2,276.96 and 942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.08, 2,276.96 and 942.09 is: 1,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.08 : 2,276.96 = 942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.08/2,276.96 = 942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.08x = 2,276.96 × 942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.08x = 2,145,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,096.54/1,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.00

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