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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.78, 2,476.17 and 925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.78, 2,476.17 and 925.02 is: 1,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.78 : 2,476.17 = 925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.78/2,476.17 = 925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.78x = 2,476.17 × 925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.78x = 2,290,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,506.77/1,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.53

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