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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.67, 2,277.92 and 904.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.67, 2,277.92 and 904.65 is: 1,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.67 : 2,277.92 = 904.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.67/2,277.92 = 904.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.67x = 2,277.92 × 904.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.67x = 2,060,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,732.83/1,650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.42

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