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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.23, 2,279.49 and 952.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.23, 2,279.49 and 952.47 is: 1,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.23 : 2,279.49 = 952.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.23/2,279.49 = 952.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.23x = 2,279.49 × 952.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.23x = 2,171,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,145.84/1,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.87

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