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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.52, 2,707.05 and 650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.52, 2,707.05 and 650 is: 975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.52 : 2,707.05 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.52/2,707.05 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.52x = 2,707.05 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.52x = 1,759,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,582.50/1,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.10

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