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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.33, 2,474.60 and 724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.33, 2,474.60 and 724.82 is: 1,086.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.33 : 2,474.60 = 724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.33/2,474.60 = 724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.33x = 2,474.60 × 724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.33x = 1,793,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,636.93/1,650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.84

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