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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.88, 2,278.28 and 952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.88, 2,278.28 and 952.25 is: 1,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.88 : 2,278.28 = 952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.88/2,278.28 = 952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.88x = 2,278.28 × 952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.88x = 2,169,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,487.37/1,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.14

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