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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.40, 2,276.34 and 1,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.40, 2,276.34 and 1,301.48 is: 1,794.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.40 : 2,276.34 = 1,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.40/2,276.34 = 1,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.40x = 2,276.34 × 1,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.40x = 2,962,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,610.98/1,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.00

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