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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.50, 2,472.66 and 827.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.50, 2,472.66 and 827.81 is: 1,240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.50 : 2,472.66 = 827.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.50/2,472.66 = 827.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.50x = 2,472.66 × 827.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.50x = 2,046,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,892.67/1,650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.17

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