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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.34, 2,277.56 and 1,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.34, 2,277.56 and 1,061.93 is: 1,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.34 : 2,277.56 = 1,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.34/2,277.56 = 1,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.34x = 2,277.56 × 1,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.34x = 2,418,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,592.59/1,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.63

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