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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.73, 2,476.10 and 966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.73, 2,476.10 and 966.25 is: 1,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.73 : 2,476.10 = 966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.73/2,476.10 = 966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.73x = 2,476.10 × 966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.73x = 2,392,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,531.63/1,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.38

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