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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.67, 2,279.28 and 905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.67, 2,279.28 and 905.62 is: 1,249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.67 : 2,279.28 = 905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.67/2,279.28 = 905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.67x = 2,279.28 × 905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.67x = 2,064,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,161.55/1,651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.74

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