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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.79, 2,073.36 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.79, 2,073.36 and 651.26 is: 977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.79 : 2,073.36 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.79/2,073.36 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.79x = 2,073.36 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.79x = 1,350,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,296.43/1,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.21

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