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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.33, 2,278.84 and 905.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.33, 2,278.84 and 905.29 is: 1,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.33 : 2,278.84 = 905.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.33/2,278.84 = 905.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.33x = 2,278.84 × 905.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.33x = 2,063,011.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,011.06/1,651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.30

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