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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.64, 2,277.86 and 952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.64, 2,277.86 and 952 is: 1,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.64 : 2,277.86 = 952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.64/2,277.86 = 952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.64x = 2,277.86 × 952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.64x = 2,168,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,522.72/1,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.75

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