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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.98, 2,278.79 and 1,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.98, 2,278.79 and 1,021.14 is: 1,409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.98 : 2,278.79 = 1,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.98/2,278.79 = 1,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.98x = 2,278.79 × 1,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.98x = 2,326,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,968.22/1,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.44

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