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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.51, 2,706.63 and 650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.51, 2,706.63 and 650.26 is: 975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.51 : 2,706.63 = 650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.51/2,706.63 = 650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.51x = 2,706.63 × 650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.51x = 1,760,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,013.22/1,804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.34

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