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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.13, 2,280.11 and 1,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.13, 2,280.11 and 1,062.69 is: 1,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.13 : 2,280.11 = 1,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.13/2,280.11 = 1,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.13x = 2,280.11 × 1,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.13x = 2,423,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,044.78/1,651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.50

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