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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.95, 2,824.81 and 650.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.95, 2,824.81 and 650.41 is: 975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.95 : 2,824.81 = 650.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.95/2,824.81 = 650.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.95x = 2,824.81 × 650.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.95x = 1,837,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,284.67/1,882.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.75

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