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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.79, 2,280.51 and 1,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.79, 2,280.51 and 1,054.64 is: 1,456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.79 : 2,280.51 = 1,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.79/2,280.51 = 1,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.79x = 2,280.51 × 1,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.79x = 2,405,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,105.66/1,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.06

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