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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.34, 2,278.84 and 905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.34, 2,278.84 and 905.30 is: 1,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.34 : 2,278.84 = 905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.34/2,278.84 = 905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.34x = 2,278.84 × 905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.34x = 2,063,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,033.85/1,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.31

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