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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.38, 2,277.92 and 952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.38, 2,277.92 and 952.16 is: 1,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.38 : 2,277.92 = 952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.38/2,277.92 = 952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.38x = 2,277.92 × 952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.38x = 2,168,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,935.30/1,650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.21

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