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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.99, 2,707.49 and 650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.99, 2,707.49 and 650.74 is: 976.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.99 : 2,707.49 = 650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.99/2,707.49 = 650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.99x = 2,707.49 × 650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.99x = 1,761,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,876.85/1,804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.11

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