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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.71, 2,476.20 and 726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.71, 2,476.20 and 726.14 is: 1,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.71 : 2,476.20 = 726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.71/2,476.20 = 726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.71x = 2,476.20 × 726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.71x = 1,798,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,067.87/1,650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.27

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