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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.50, 1,851.74 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.50, 1,851.74 and 651.98 is: 976.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.50 : 1,851.74 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.50/1,851.74 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.50x = 1,851.74 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.50x = 1,207,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,284.93/1,236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.38

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