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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.41, 2,471.82 and 955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.41, 2,471.82 and 955.36 is: 1,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.41 : 2,471.82 = 955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.41/2,471.82 = 955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.41x = 2,471.82 × 955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.41x = 2,361,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,477.96/1,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.84

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