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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.02, 2,640.64 and 650.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.02, 2,640.64 and 650.38 is: 975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.02 : 2,640.64 = 650.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.02/2,640.64 = 650.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.02x = 2,640.64 × 650.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.02x = 1,717,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,419.44/1,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.24

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