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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.50, 2,706.62 and 650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.50, 2,706.62 and 650.98 is: 975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.50 : 2,706.62 = 650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.50/2,706.62 = 650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.50x = 2,706.62 × 650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.50x = 1,761,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,955.49/1,805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.88

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