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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.76, 2,473.68 and 1,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.76, 2,473.68 and 1,071.44 is: 1,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.76 : 2,473.68 = 1,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.76/2,473.68 = 1,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.76x = 2,473.68 × 1,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.76x = 2,650,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,399.70/1,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.59

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