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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.99, 2,474.43 and 829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.99, 2,474.43 and 829.50 is: 1,243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.99 : 2,474.43 = 829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.99/2,474.43 = 829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.99x = 2,474.43 × 829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.99x = 2,052,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,539.69/1,650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.22

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