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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.57, 2,279.33 and 1,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.57, 2,279.33 and 1,062.14 is: 1,466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.57 : 2,279.33 = 1,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.57/2,279.33 = 1,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.57x = 2,279.33 × 1,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.57x = 2,420,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,950.86/1,650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.74

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