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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.97, 2,278.90 and 1,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.97, 2,278.90 and 1,154.64 is: 1,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.97 : 2,278.90 = 1,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.97/2,278.90 = 1,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.97x = 2,278.90 × 1,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.97x = 2,631,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,309.10/1,650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.80

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