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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.91, 2,278.15 and 942.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.91, 2,278.15 and 942.79 is: 1,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.91 : 2,278.15 = 942.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.91/2,278.15 = 942.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.91x = 2,278.15 × 942.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.91x = 2,147,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,817.04/1,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.99

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