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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.52, 2,278.80 and 1,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.52, 2,278.80 and 1,276.84 is: 1,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.52 : 2,278.80 = 1,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.52/2,278.80 = 1,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.52x = 2,278.80 × 1,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.52x = 2,909,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,662.99/1,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.88

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