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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.63, 2,074.19 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.63, 2,074.19 and 651.98 is: 976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.63 : 2,074.19 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.63/2,074.19 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.63x = 2,074.19 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.63x = 1,352,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,332.32/1,384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.68

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