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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.14, 2,278.58 and 905.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.14, 2,278.58 and 905.11 is: 1,249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.14 : 2,278.58 = 905.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.14/2,278.58 = 905.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.14x = 2,278.58 × 905.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.14x = 2,062,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,355.32/1,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.05

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