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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.41, 2,474.39 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.41, 2,474.39 and 773.52 is: 1,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.41 : 2,474.39 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.41/2,474.39 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.41x = 2,474.39 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.41x = 1,913,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,986.29/1,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.71

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