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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.14, 2,278.56 and 905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.14, 2,278.56 and 905.14 is: 1,249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.14 : 2,278.56 = 905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.14/2,278.56 = 905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.14x = 2,278.56 × 905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.14x = 2,062,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,415.80/1,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.09

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