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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.32, 2,706.60 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.32, 2,706.60 and 650.16 is: 975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.32 : 2,706.60 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.32/2,706.60 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.32x = 2,706.60 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.32x = 1,759,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,723.06/1,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.28

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