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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.66, 2,279.31 and 905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.66, 2,279.31 and 905.63 is: 1,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.66 : 2,279.31 = 905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.66/2,279.31 = 905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.66x = 2,279.31 × 905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.66x = 2,064,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,217.21/1,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.79

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