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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.22, 2,278.74 and 905.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.22, 2,278.74 and 905.21 is: 1,249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.22 : 2,278.74 = 905.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.22/2,278.74 = 905.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.22x = 2,278.74 × 905.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.22x = 2,062,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,726.84/1,651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.22

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