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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.77, 2,476.75 and 859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.77, 2,476.75 and 859.62 is: 1,289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.77 : 2,476.75 = 859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.77/2,476.75 = 859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.77x = 2,476.75 × 859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.77x = 2,129,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,063.84/1,650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.74

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