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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.52, 2,704.74 and 649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.52, 2,704.74 and 649 is: 973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.52 : 2,704.74 = 649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.52/2,704.74 = 649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.52x = 2,704.74 × 649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.52x = 1,755,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,376.26/1,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.31

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