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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.44, 2,363.54 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.44, 2,363.54 and 651 is: 976.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.44 : 2,363.54 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.44/2,363.54 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.44x = 2,363.54 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.44x = 1,538,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,664.54/1,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.66

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