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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.84, 2,278.72 and 1,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.84, 2,278.72 and 1,154.96 is: 1,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.84 : 2,278.72 = 1,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.84/2,278.72 = 1,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.84x = 2,278.72 × 1,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.84x = 2,631,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,830.45/1,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.27

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