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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.58, 2,087.51 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.58, 2,087.51 and 651.11 is: 976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.58 : 2,087.51 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.58/2,087.51 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.58x = 2,087.51 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.58x = 1,359,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,184.94/1,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.72

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