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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.70, 2,279.64 and 953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.70, 2,279.64 and 953.07 is: 1,315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.70 : 2,279.64 = 953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.70/2,279.64 = 953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.70x = 2,279.64 × 953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.70x = 2,172,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,656.49/1,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.41

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