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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.47, 2,473.96 and 772.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.47, 2,473.96 and 772.23 is: 1,157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.47 : 2,473.96 = 772.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.47/2,473.96 = 772.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.47x = 2,473.96 × 772.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.47x = 1,910,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,473.48/1,650.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.53

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