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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.99, 2,730.49 and 650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.99, 2,730.49 and 650.26 is: 975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.99 : 2,730.49 = 650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.99/2,730.49 = 650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.99x = 2,730.49 × 650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.99x = 1,775,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,519.98/1,819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.57

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