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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.36, 2,277.90 and 1,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.36, 2,277.90 and 1,029 is: 1,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.36 : 2,277.90 = 1,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.36/2,277.90 = 1,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.36x = 2,277.90 × 1,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.36x = 2,343,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,959.10/1,650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.27

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