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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.97, 2,475.87 and 1,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.97, 2,475.87 and 1,187.36 is: 1,780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.97 : 2,475.87 = 1,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.97/2,475.87 = 1,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.97x = 2,475.87 × 1,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.97x = 2,939,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,749.00/1,650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.62

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