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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.12, 2,476.40 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.12, 2,476.40 and 785.04 is: 1,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.12 : 2,476.40 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.12/2,476.40 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.12x = 2,476.40 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.12x = 1,944,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,073.06/1,650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.14

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