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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.66, 2,073.40 and 651.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.66, 2,073.40 and 651.31 is: 977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.66 : 2,073.40 = 651.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.66/2,073.40 = 651.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.66x = 2,073.40 × 651.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.66x = 1,350,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,419.34/1,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.39

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