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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.64, 2,278.07 and 1,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.64, 2,278.07 and 1,402.56 is: 1,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.64 : 2,278.07 = 1,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.64/2,278.07 = 1,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.64x = 2,278.07 × 1,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.64x = 3,195,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,128.54/1,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.52

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