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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.28, 2,474.28 and 871.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.28, 2,474.28 and 871.25 is: 1,305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.28 : 2,474.28 = 871.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.28/2,474.28 = 871.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.28x = 2,474.28 × 871.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.28x = 2,155,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,704.08/1,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.48

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