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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.75, 2,705.49 and 650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.75, 2,705.49 and 650.23 is: 974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.75 : 2,705.49 = 650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.75/2,705.49 = 650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.75x = 2,705.49 × 650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.75x = 1,759,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,184.00/1,804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.75

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