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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.28, 2,277.77 and 1,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.28, 2,277.77 and 1,060.79 is: 1,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.28 : 2,277.77 = 1,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.28/2,277.77 = 1,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.28x = 2,277.77 × 1,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.28x = 2,416,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,218.95/1,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.24

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