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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.74, 2,477.80 and 1,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.74, 2,477.80 and 1,106.72 is: 1,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.74 : 2,477.80 = 1,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.74/2,477.80 = 1,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.74x = 2,477.80 × 1,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.74x = 2,742,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,230.82/1,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.21

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