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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.65, 2,277.82 and 904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.65, 2,277.82 and 904.59 is: 1,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.65 : 2,277.82 = 904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.65/2,277.82 = 904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.65x = 2,277.82 × 904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.65x = 2,060,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,493.19/1,650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.29

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