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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.25, 2,278.86 and 943.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.25, 2,278.86 and 943.31 is: 1,301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.25 : 2,278.86 = 943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.25/2,278.86 = 943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.25x = 2,278.86 × 943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.25x = 2,149,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,671.43/1,651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.84

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