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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.84, 2,279.54 and 905.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.84, 2,279.54 and 905.86 is: 1,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.84 : 2,279.54 = 905.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.84/2,279.54 = 905.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.84x = 2,279.54 × 905.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.84x = 2,064,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,944.10/1,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.09

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