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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.56, 2,277.69 and 904.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.56, 2,277.69 and 904.38 is: 1,248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.56 : 2,277.69 = 904.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.56/2,277.69 = 904.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.56x = 2,277.69 × 904.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.56x = 2,059,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,897.28/1,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.00

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