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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.02, 2,278.41 and 952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.02, 2,278.41 and 952.40 is: 1,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.02 : 2,278.41 = 952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.02/2,278.41 = 952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.02x = 2,278.41 × 952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.02x = 2,169,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,942.72/1,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.30

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