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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.54, 2,475.35 and 725.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.54, 2,475.35 and 725.86 is: 1,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.54 : 2,475.35 = 725.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.54/2,475.35 = 725.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.54x = 2,475.35 × 725.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.54x = 1,796,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,757.55/1,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.59

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