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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.39, 2,277.60 and 951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.39, 2,277.60 and 951.75 is: 1,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.39 : 2,277.60 = 951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.39/2,277.60 = 951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.39x = 2,277.60 × 951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.39x = 2,167,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,705.80/1,650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.45

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