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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.07, 2,278.51 and 905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.07, 2,278.51 and 905.06 is: 1,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.07 : 2,278.51 = 905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.07/2,278.51 = 905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.07x = 2,278.51 × 905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.07x = 2,062,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,191.69/1,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.00

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