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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.92, 2,279.24 and 1,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.92, 2,279.24 and 1,063.23 is: 1,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.92 : 2,279.24 = 1,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.92/2,279.24 = 1,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.92x = 2,279.24 × 1,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.92x = 2,423,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,351.03/1,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.99

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