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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.70, 2,071.35 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.70, 2,071.35 and 651.80 is: 977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.70 : 2,071.35 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.70/2,071.35 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.70x = 2,071.35 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.70x = 1,350,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,095.57/1,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.13

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