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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.23, 2,471.74 and 827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.23, 2,471.74 and 827.06 is: 1,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.23 : 2,471.74 = 827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.23/2,471.74 = 827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.23x = 2,471.74 × 827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.23x = 2,044,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,281.40/1,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.79

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