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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.07, 2,477.61 and 871.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.07, 2,477.61 and 871.65 is: 1,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.07 : 2,477.61 = 871.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.07/2,477.61 = 871.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.07x = 2,477.61 × 871.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.07x = 2,159,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,608.76/1,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.01

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