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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.32, 2,277.50 and 904.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.32, 2,277.50 and 904.35 is: 1,248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.32 : 2,277.50 = 904.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.32/2,277.50 = 904.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.32x = 2,277.50 × 904.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.32x = 2,059,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,659.39/1,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.03

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