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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.34, 2,279.09 and 1,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.34, 2,279.09 and 1,054.08 is: 1,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.34 : 2,279.09 = 1,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.34/2,279.09 = 1,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.34x = 2,279.09 × 1,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.34x = 2,402,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,354.37/1,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.80

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