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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.97, 2,363.31 and 651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.97, 2,363.31 and 651.15 is: 977.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.97 : 2,363.31 = 651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.97/2,363.31 = 651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.97x = 2,363.31 × 651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.97x = 1,538,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,869.31/1,574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.08

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