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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.02, 1,853.40 and 651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.02, 1,853.40 and 651.15 is: 975.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.02 : 1,853.40 = 651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.02/1,853.40 = 651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.02x = 1,853.40 × 651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.02x = 1,206,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,841.41/1,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.60

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