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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.71, 2,619.02 and 650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.71, 2,619.02 and 650.18 is: 975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.71 : 2,619.02 = 650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.71/2,619.02 = 650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.71x = 2,619.02 × 650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.71x = 1,702,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,834.42/1,745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.44

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