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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.88, 2,477.36 and 957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.88, 2,477.36 and 957.12 is: 1,436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.88 : 2,477.36 = 957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.88/2,477.36 = 957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.88x = 2,477.36 × 957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.88x = 2,371,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,130.80/1,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.28

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