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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.60, 1,561.92 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.60, 1,561.92 and 651.84 is: 977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.60 : 1,561.92 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.60/1,561.92 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.60x = 1,561.92 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.60x = 1,018,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,121.93/1,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.46

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