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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.39, 2,277.21 and 1,153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.39, 2,277.21 and 1,153.85 is: 1,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.39 : 2,277.21 = 1,153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.39/2,277.21 = 1,153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.39x = 2,277.21 × 1,153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.39x = 2,627,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,551.70/1,651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.12

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