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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.76, 2,279.43 and 953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.76, 2,279.43 and 953.13 is: 1,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.76 : 2,279.43 = 953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.76/2,279.43 = 953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.76x = 2,279.43 × 953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.76x = 2,172,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,593.12/1,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.32

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