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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.06, 2,278.46 and 905.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.06, 2,278.46 and 905.05 is: 1,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.06 : 2,278.46 = 905.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.06/2,278.46 = 905.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.06x = 2,278.46 × 905.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.06x = 2,062,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,120.22/1,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.97

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