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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.64, 2,277.91 and 904.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.64, 2,277.91 and 904.67 is: 1,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.64 : 2,277.91 = 904.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.64/2,277.91 = 904.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.64x = 2,277.91 × 904.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.64x = 2,060,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,756.84/1,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.46

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