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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.29, 2,476.43 and 725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.29, 2,476.43 and 725.84 is: 1,089.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.29 : 2,476.43 = 725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.29/2,476.43 = 725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.29x = 2,476.43 × 725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.29x = 1,797,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,475.94/1,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.19

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