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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.68, 2,923.44 and 650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.68, 2,923.44 and 650.44 is: 975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.68 : 2,923.44 = 650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.68/2,923.44 = 650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.68x = 2,923.44 × 650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.68x = 1,901,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,522.31/1,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.30

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