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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.66, 2,364.08 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.66, 2,364.08 and 651.30 is: 977.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.66 : 2,364.08 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.66/2,364.08 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.66x = 2,364.08 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.66x = 1,539,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,725.30/1,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.19

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