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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.40, 2,073.60 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.40, 2,073.60 and 651.78 is: 977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.40 : 2,073.60 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.40/2,073.60 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.40x = 2,073.60 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.40x = 1,351,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,531.01/1,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.67

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