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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.01, 2,278.39 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.01, 2,278.39 and 904.96 is: 1,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.01 : 2,278.39 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.01/2,278.39 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.01x = 2,278.39 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.01x = 2,061,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,858.06/1,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.85

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