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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.51, 2,476.62 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.51, 2,476.62 and 726.75 is: 1,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.51 : 2,476.62 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.51/2,476.62 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.51x = 2,476.62 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.51x = 1,799,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,883.59/1,650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.50

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