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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.21, 2,276.04 and 1,060.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.21, 2,276.04 and 1,060.43 is: 1,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.21 : 2,276.04 = 1,060.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.21/2,276.04 = 1,060.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.21x = 2,276.04 × 1,060.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.21x = 2,413,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,569.72/1,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.58

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