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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.25, 2,278.74 and 1,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.25, 2,278.74 and 1,127.27 is: 1,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.25 : 2,278.74 = 1,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.25/2,278.74 = 1,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.25x = 2,278.74 × 1,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.25x = 2,568,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,755.24/1,651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.64

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