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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.56, 2,279.15 and 905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.56, 2,279.15 and 905.52 is: 1,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.56 : 2,279.15 = 905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.56/2,279.15 = 905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.56x = 2,279.15 × 905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.56x = 2,063,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,811.38/1,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.61

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