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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.51, 2,272.19 and 900.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.51, 2,272.19 and 900.51 is: 1,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.51 : 2,272.19 = 900.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.51/2,272.19 = 900.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.51x = 2,272.19 × 900.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.51x = 2,046,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,125.31/1,646.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.71

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