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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.56, 2,277.96 and 1,022.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.56, 2,277.96 and 1,022.04 is: 1,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.56 : 2,277.96 = 1,022.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.56/2,277.96 = 1,022.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.56x = 2,277.96 × 1,022.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.56x = 2,328,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,166.24/1,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.68

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