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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.36, 1,380.24 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.36, 1,380.24 and 651 is: 898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.36 : 1,380.24 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.36/1,380.24 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.36x = 1,380.24 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.36x = 898,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,536.24/1,000.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.21

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