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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.26, 2,277.57 and 951.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.26, 2,277.57 and 951.77 is: 1,313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.26 : 2,277.57 = 951.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.26/2,277.57 = 951.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.26x = 2,277.57 × 951.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.26x = 2,167,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,711.41/1,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.56

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