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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.58, 2,279.15 and 905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.58, 2,279.15 and 905.55 is: 1,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.58 : 2,279.15 = 905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.58/2,279.15 = 905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.58x = 2,279.15 × 905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.58x = 2,063,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,872.89/1,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.64

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