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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.46, 2,474.06 and 785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.46, 2,474.06 and 785.38 is: 1,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.46 : 2,474.06 = 785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.46/2,474.06 = 785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.46x = 2,474.06 × 785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.46x = 1,943,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,077.24/1,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.29

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