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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.58, 2,072.84 and 651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.58, 2,072.84 and 651.74 is: 977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.58 : 2,072.84 = 651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.58/2,072.84 = 651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.58x = 2,072.84 × 651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.58x = 1,350,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,952.74/1,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.12

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