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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.38, 2,280.45 and 1,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.38, 2,280.45 and 1,062.94 is: 1,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.38 : 2,280.45 = 1,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.38/2,280.45 = 1,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.38x = 2,280.45 × 1,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.38x = 2,423,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,981.52/1,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.85

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