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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.40, 2,617.86 and 650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.40, 2,617.86 and 650.28 is: 975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.40 : 2,617.86 = 650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.40/2,617.86 = 650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.40x = 2,617.86 × 650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.40x = 1,702,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,342.00/1,745.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.33

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