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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.17, 2,278.43 and 905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.17, 2,278.43 and 905.10 is: 1,248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.17 : 2,278.43 = 905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.17/2,278.43 = 905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.17x = 2,278.43 × 905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.17x = 2,062,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,202.47/1,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.93

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