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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.11, 1,902.15 and 651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.11, 1,902.15 and 651.49 is: 977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.11 : 1,902.15 = 651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.11/1,902.15 = 651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.11x = 1,902.15 × 651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.11x = 1,239,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,226.95/1,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.22

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