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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.92, 2,476.38 and 677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.92, 2,476.38 and 677.48 is: 1,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.92 : 2,476.38 = 677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.92/2,476.38 = 677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.92x = 2,476.38 × 677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.92x = 1,677,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,697.92/1,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.22

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