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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.49, 2,276.49 and 1,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.49, 2,276.49 and 1,060.45 is: 1,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.49 : 2,276.49 = 1,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.49/2,276.49 = 1,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.49x = 2,276.49 × 1,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.49x = 2,414,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,108.95/1,650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.66

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