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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.38, 2,277.48 and 904.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.38, 2,277.48 and 904.37 is: 1,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.38 : 2,277.48 = 904.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.38/2,277.48 = 904.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.38x = 2,277.48 × 904.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.38x = 2,059,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,676.59/1,650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.01

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