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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.82, 2,707.26 and 650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.82, 2,707.26 and 650.54 is: 975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.82 : 2,707.26 = 650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.82/2,707.26 = 650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.82x = 2,707.26 × 650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.82x = 1,761,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,180.92/1,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.82

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