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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.65, 2,619.14 and 650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.65, 2,619.14 and 650.91 is: 975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.65 : 2,619.14 = 650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.65/2,619.14 = 650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.65x = 2,619.14 × 650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.65x = 1,704,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,826.04/1,747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.50

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