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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.48, 2,476.18 and 677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.48, 2,476.18 and 677.28 is: 1,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.48 : 2,476.18 = 677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.48/2,476.18 = 677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.48x = 2,476.18 × 677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.48x = 1,677,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,067.19/1,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.11

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