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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.71, 2,278.17 and 1,021.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.71, 2,278.17 and 1,021.65 is: 1,410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.71 : 2,278.17 = 1,021.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.71/2,278.17 = 1,021.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.71x = 2,278.17 × 1,021.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.71x = 2,327,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,492.38/1,650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.00

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