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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.19, 2,278.62 and 943.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.19, 2,278.62 and 943.05 is: 1,301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.19 : 2,278.62 = 943.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.19/2,278.62 = 943.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.19x = 2,278.62 × 943.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.19x = 2,148,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,852.59/1,651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.40

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