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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.51, 2,278.83 and 952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.51, 2,278.83 and 952.75 is: 1,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.51 : 2,278.83 = 952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.51/2,278.83 = 952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.51x = 2,278.83 × 952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.51x = 2,171,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,155.28/1,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.65

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