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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.21, 2,272.91 and 1,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.21, 2,272.91 and 1,229.21 is: 1,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.21 : 2,272.91 = 1,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.21/2,272.91 = 1,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.21x = 2,272.91 × 1,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.21x = 2,793,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,881.63/1,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.05

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