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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.60, 2,276.64 and 951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.60, 2,276.64 and 951 is: 1,312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.60 : 2,276.64 = 951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.60/2,276.64 = 951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.60x = 2,276.64 × 951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.60x = 2,165,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,084.64/1,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.49

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