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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.18, 2,276.76 and 942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.18, 2,276.76 and 942 is: 1,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.18 : 2,276.76 = 942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.18/2,276.76 = 942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.18x = 2,276.76 × 942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.18x = 2,144,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,707.92/1,650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.68

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