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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.92, 2,473.95 and 725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.92, 2,473.95 and 725.63 is: 1,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.92 : 2,473.95 = 725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.92/2,473.95 = 725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.92x = 2,473.95 × 725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.92x = 1,795,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,172.34/1,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.38

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