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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.03, 1,853.40 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.03, 1,853.40 and 651.16 is: 975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.03 : 1,853.40 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.03/1,853.40 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.03x = 1,853.40 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.03x = 1,206,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,859.94/1,237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.61

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