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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.14, 2,072.49 and 651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.14, 2,072.49 and 651.52 is: 976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.14 : 2,072.49 = 651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.14/2,072.49 = 651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.14x = 2,072.49 × 651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.14x = 1,350,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,268.68/1,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.94

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