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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.70, 2,276.97 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.70, 2,276.97 and 651.78 is: 977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.70 : 2,276.97 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.70/2,276.97 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.70x = 2,276.97 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.70x = 1,484,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,083.51/1,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.85

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