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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.53, 2,278.89 and 1,208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.53, 2,278.89 and 1,208.64 is: 1,667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.53 : 2,278.89 = 1,208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.53/2,278.89 = 1,208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.53x = 2,278.89 × 1,208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.53x = 2,754,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,357.61/1,651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.76

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