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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.41, 2,475.62 and 663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.41, 2,475.62 and 663.67 is: 995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.41 : 2,475.62 = 663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.41/2,475.62 = 663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.41x = 2,475.62 × 663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.41x = 1,642,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,996.99/1,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.51

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