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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.15, 2,278.55 and 905.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.15, 2,278.55 and 905.09 is: 1,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.15 : 2,278.55 = 905.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.15/2,278.55 = 905.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.15x = 2,278.55 × 905.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.15x = 2,062,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,292.82/1,651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.00

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