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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.35, 2,277.48 and 904.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.35, 2,277.48 and 904.34 is: 1,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.35 : 2,277.48 = 904.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.35/2,277.48 = 904.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.35x = 2,277.48 × 904.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.35x = 2,059,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,625.35/1,650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.99

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