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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.62, 2,280.33 and 1,260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.62, 2,280.33 and 1,260.66 is: 1,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.62 : 2,280.33 = 1,260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.62/2,280.33 = 1,260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.62x = 2,280.33 × 1,260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.62x = 2,874,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,720.82/1,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.55

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