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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.70, 2,280.28 and 1,091.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.70, 2,280.28 and 1,091.99 is: 1,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.70 : 2,280.28 = 1,091.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.70/2,280.28 = 1,091.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.70x = 2,280.28 × 1,091.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.70x = 2,490,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,042.96/1,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.56

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